British air purification company, MedicAir, has beaten international firms to be awarded a year-long contract by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to deliver air purification in 55 hospitals in Mauritius.

Most associate hospitals treating diseases and serious conditions have environments which are high risk, posing health problems of their own brought on by a complex cocktail of poor ventilation, higher density of people with health conditions, and polluted air coming in from outside.

As such, the indoor air quality (IAQ) of many hospitals often contains a higher-level concentration of airborne pollutants and pathogens, compared to other enclosed spaces.

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Bacteria, germs, and viruses, as well as cleaning chemicals and other irritants used in medical practices and procedures, are the 'invisible threats' that can adversely impact the health of patients in healthcare settings. If left unchecked, airborne hazards can easily spread between wards aggravating existing conditions, worsening serious illnesses, increasing new infections and, in some scenarios, leading to deaths.

In 2021, the WHO recommended air purifiers to supplement integrated ventilation systems in hospitals around the world to combat SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Beyond COVID, the need to improve indoor air quality within healthcare settings worldwide remains critical.

MedicAir supplies medical-grade air purifiers that combine hospital-grade air filtration, activated carbon filtration, and virus-killing UVC technologies in a simple unit that is plugged in and provides instant protection with no professional installation.

MedicAir is available for hospitals, dental practices, schools, offices, and homes at www.medicair.co.uk. It is a UK-based company founded by three medical professionals, Dr Perkins, Dr Bryant, and Dr Patel, with the sole aim of providing affordable and safe air quality.

To find out more about MedicAir and its work visit www.medicair.co.uk.