Technology/Techniques

This page contains brief information of selected technological solutions developed in Pakistan in the fight against COVID-19.

1. Technologies for Prevention

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Personal Protective Equipment
Developed by Asim Jofa

Pakistani designer Asim Jofa has prepared a prototype of protective gear for doctors in a bid to address the shortage of specialized wear for medical staff treating coronavirus patients in Pakistan. The design had also been approved by ... >>Read More

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Hand Senitizer
Developed by PCSIR

Pakistan Council of Scientific Research (PCSIR), a department under the umbrella of the Ministry of Science and Technology has developed hand sanitizers as per WHO approved standards, which are now available on a mass level. >>Read More

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Tele-operated decontamination robot & Aerial spraying drone
Developed by NUST

Tele-operated decontamination robot has been developed by Pakistan's National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to disinfect areas against corona virus pandemic. >>Read More


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NANO-FIBER LAMINATED FACE MASK
Developed by Professor Dr Zeeshan Khatri.

A revolutionary nano-fiber laminated face mask, which can effectively be used against COVID-19. The product has a huge market demand. Masks can be provided on discount rates on limited scale at the moment (MUET employees).
For further details please contact:
Dr Zeeshan Khatri, Textile Engineering Department, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro,Pakistan.
zeeshan.khatri@faculty.muet.edu.pk 0333-8701888


2. Technologies for Diagnostics and Treatment

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Coronavirus cheaper testing kits
Developed by NUST

Stay up to date with official information and advice about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. You can check your symptoms and get notified when urgent information and updates are published.
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Rapid COVID digital test kit
Developed by Innovative Healthcare Systems (IHS)

A Pakistani medical company, Innovative Healthcare Systems (IHS), has partnered with a company in Finland and procured digital test kits. Pakistan’s focus is now shifting to rapid testing to assess the reach and contain the spread of the coronavirus. >>Read More

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PAKVENT-1
Developed jointly by: NESCOM, P.E.C, P.O.F

PAKVENT-1 has been indigenously developed a ventilator to Combat COVID-19 in a limited time frame. Trials of Ventilator Prototype PAKVENT-1 have started. The project is being developed jointly by NESCOM, P.E.C and P.O.F, Wah, Pakistan.
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Ventilator
Pakistani manufactured coronavirus testing kits, ventilators to hit markets soon.

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has developed ventilators, in collaboration with NED and Pakistan Engineering Board, which have been handed over to DRAP. Out of 48 ventilators designs, the innovations of at least 3 scientists are underway at DRAP for approval.
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Portable Ventilator
Pakistani Startup Develops Smart Portable Ventilator

A Pakistani startup on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Poulta, has developed a ventilator that has been sent to the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The founder and CEO of Poulta, Ali Murtaza Solangi while talking to the media said that while.. >>Read More

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Ventillator splitting device
Developed by Alpha Rubber & Plastic Works

A Lahore-based engineering company in Pakistan, Alpha Rubber and Plastic Works has developed a device that can utilize a single ventilator for multiple patients at the same time. The splitter is reusable and can provide up to four patients with oxygen from one ventilator.
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3. Mobile Apps for contact tracing, self-assessment and awareness

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COVID-19 Gov PK
Developed by Ministry of IT and Telecom with National Information Technology Board.

Ministry of IT and Telecom with National Information Technology Board citizen has developed this iOS application for public that keep them aware about the total affected person for each province and state as a whole, and with features of Self Assessment, Radius Alert, Pop Up Notification for reminding them of their personnel hygiene alongwith awareness material. >>Read More

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COVID 19 android app
Developed by: Health Monitoring and PDMA, Sindh, Pakistan

This app allow users to get an at-home risk assessment along with real time information on emerging demographics to target prevention and treatment initiatives for those most at risk for coronavirus by providing. >>Read More


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COVID 19 Care for Media
Developed by Cyber Wing, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GoP

This android application particularly designed to facilitate Pakistani media/journalists to stay updated about coronavirus pandemic and report cases as and when required. It gives general information about COVID-19, its spreads, its symptom, preventive guidelines, Latest updates/ statistics (Global and Pakistan), myths, details of testing laboratories and helpline numbers. >>Read More


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Pakistan's National Action Plan for COVID-19
Developed by National Institute of Health, Government of Pakistan, Pakistan.

This mobile application has been developed with the aim to create awareness in health care providers and the general public to prevent and control the spread of Corona Virus within country by proving guidelines and basic SOPs for Point of entries in the country, self-quarantine for patients, isolation hospitals and infection prevention and control. >>Read More

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CoronaCheck android app
Developed by Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan

This app allows users to conduct self-assessments at home, to seek help from official, designated national helplines listed within the app and to raise awareness through sharing essential information published by authentic international experts and organizations regarding the novel coronavirus (e.g. WHO) for treatment and prevention.. >>Read More

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COVID Check Pakistan
Developed by National Center of Robotics & Automation, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan

This simple bilingual android app can help you screen yourself. The screening app is one of the indigenous products developed by NUST to counter the pandemic. It is ideal for initial screening at home to help and avoid unnecessary hospital visits and exposure. Available in English and Urdu languages. >>Read More