Hyderabad, November 21, 2020: The first B2B(Business to Business) expo after COVID in the country, “Preventive Healthcare & Infection Control Expo cum Conference” concluded here in the city at Hitex on Saturday evening on an encouraging note informs Sambid Mund, GM of Hitex, Satya of TFMC and Dr Ranga Reddy of IFCAI
The first hybrid expo—both ground and online showcased innovative technology, products and best practices to adapt to the “New Normal”. It had well over 100 innovative products born before and after the pandemic.
The maiden attempt by Hitex and their supporting organizations in organizing the expo after the lockdown lifted is well received. The response was very encouraging. This gave organizers more confidence. The encouraging response might kick start MICE events in near future. Hitex will be too happy to associate with any like-minded organizations to organize similar expos relevant and useful to the current scenario and society at large. It will also help revive expo industry, said Sambit Mund, GM, Business Development, Hitex.
It was organised by HITEX (Hyderabad International Trade Exhibitions Limited); Government of Telangana; IFCAI (Infection Control Academy of India); HYSEA(Hyderabad Software Exporters Association); TFMC (Telangana Facility Management Association), IMA(India Medical Association) – Telangana; BDMA(Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association); TRSMA(Telangana Recognized Schools Management Association); TSHA(Telangana State Hotels Association); IAMM(Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists - Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chapter); Phamrexcil(Pharmaceutical Export Council)
Several knowledge sharing sessions, panel discussions, seminars, professionals interactions, training programs held on the various aspects of associated subjects.
Two Certificate Training programs, one on Infection Practices and Controls and two on Cleanroom Decontamination Practices held. According to Dr. Burri Ranga Reddy, President, Infection Control Academy of India, the certificate training program on Cleanrooms is very significant as 50 per cent of global installed capacity for the Corona Vaccine is in Hyderabad. Several city-based companies received warnings in the recent past from USFDA, UKMHRA and TGA Australia for deficiency in hygiene and decontamination practices. They needed to be spruced up by bringing up skills and knowledge in life sciences.
Hence the training program was organized, he shared. A Panel Discussion was held on Safe Reopening of Schools in Telangana by Telangana Recognized Schools Management Association. Etela Rajender, Health Minister of Telangana graced it on Friday.
TFMC organized a discussion on the preparedness of IT Office premises as and when the employees return to work from the office. They have also felicitated several IT companies for their relief work during the covid. Doctors and Health workers from Gandhi and other government hospitals were also felicitated.
Hitex ensured all-time best covid safety norms followed everywhere, Undoubtedly they are the best so far implemented in any public events. They have installed touch-free visitor utility services such as touch less taps in the restrooms; no mask no entry norm was very strictly followed, a strict vigil was kept on the same, public announcements were made from time to time remind visitors what to follow, feet sanitization devices at the entrances and adequate arrangement for sanitizers everywhere. It can be very proudly claimed as the most touchless exhibition the city has ever seen.
Some of the innovative products include Hecoll Anti Virus Fabric and products. According to Deepthi Nathala, Founder of Dibbu Solutions, the one-year-old city-based Startup has showcased washable and reusable face mask and headgears. The textile is manufactured using disinfectants. The fabric is proven and tested against H1N1, COVID, Ecoli, and Salmonella. The fabric is safe against dust, S02, No2, Pollen and Ultraviolet A & B sun rays.
Hecoll Face Masks are Antibacterial, antifungal, antidust, antipollution 100% and is are technically engineered self disinfectant cotton… shared Deepthi. The product Hecoll is a washable and reusable face mask and headgear that protects humans from airborne viruses. This product is supplied to Indian Railways, Tourism Department and JNTU.
Four in One Covicure FTG is the single device that simultaneously sanitizes feet, gadgets, hand and temperature. The product is introduced by Tess and Tera Techno Solutions. This FHG device acts as a sanitizing agent and a barrier to block/destroy 99.67% of all these deadly pathogens by disinfecting, a foot sole, valet/gadget and sanitizing hands. It also records every entrant’s body temperature—all this is done in just 7 seconds.
Another interesting product range is UV-C Appliances for application in transport, pharmacies, clinics, hotels etc. It has installations of these products in GMR, Ramoji Film City KIMS and Yashoda hospital. This product range is certified by the Indian Institute of Science and ICMR. It sold little over 6000 units of these products in the last couple of months.
Copper Infused N-95 Masks by Face Mask Factory is different from the masks available in the market. The copper nanoparticle infusion in the mask kills 99% of the virus and bacteria it comes in contact with. 3D masks and homemade sanitizer making instruments etc were the highlight of the expo
World’s first advanced UVC Scanz Plus auto screening disinfection machine is capable of destroying up to 99.9% of microorganisms present on baggage at the security checkpoint is a product which is need of the hour. Product ideally suitable for installations at Hospitals, Airports, restores the confidence of travellers and staff during and after the covid-19 pandemic, share the representative of Safelifz.
