Let’s use this space to organize info about solutions explored by the global maker community, highlight problems faced by our medical staff and build solutions that can help flatten the curve and reduce the burden on our healthcare system.
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The number of reported cases for Covid-99 in India is 519 (as of 20:29, 24/3). These numbers are expected to rise sharply. India/SE Asia is a large mass of population with 100s of people suffering from mis-information about the epidemic. Our healthcare system might not be ready to handle a massive outbreak.
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The response from the maker community is overwhelmingly positive but the devices/solutions are unverified and at different stages (some early stage,some medically verified and deployed). We would like to get input from medical professionals and take action accordingly.
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This situation requires behaviour change/education based solutions as much as technology based ones.
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Stay slightly away from medical grade equipment, unless measures are desperate and that is the last resort. Any such hacks must be vetted by a bunch of doctors (atleast)
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For doctors and medical staff Please add your notes, suggestion or any requirements to this sheet- Hospital Contacts and requirements . We will follow up on your requirement and feedback with as soon as we can.
In the meanwhile, we cannot thank you enough and keep leading from the front !
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For 3D printing providers and owners Please add your name and details to this list COVID - 19 | 3D Printing Service Providers India. We will add you to the whatsapp group/slack channel and post requirements there. If you urgently need funds for buying 3D printing supplies, please send an email with [Funding] in Subject line to [email protected]
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For makers Please have a look at our open projects,repositories and ideas. Message the project lead if you would like to contribute to a project If you have an idea that you think the community should focus on, please add it to the end of the doc and send an email with [Project] in Subject line to [email protected]
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For people with supplies We are in urgent need of a few items like HEPA filters,raincoats, If you have some supplies that you can donate/source, please add your names to . Resources are in
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For patrons We are in urgent need of funds to help our makers and providers. This is a non-profit community and we need all the help we can get. Please send an email with [Funding] in Subject line to [email protected]