Dr Jorg Hardege
GCRF 2019 PPF14: Development of Rapid Detection Methods to Mediate the Impact of Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in drinking water on Diarrhoea (Cholera) and related Public Health Diseases in Ghana
People Involved
Dr Katharina Wollenberg Valero
Project Description
The pilot study aims to develop and test prototypes of Aptamer based bio-sensors for fast, cost effective detection of cyanobacteria toxins (microcystins) in drinking water in Ghana. With most African countries struggling to provide safe water cyanobacteria toxins cause significant health challenges as they are associated with Cholera. In Ghana over 20 million people lack access to clean water causing 1500 deaths annually due to cholera infestation. Early diagnosis and improved treatment of water is key for the countries development and we will use Aptamer based sensors that once further developed, are a cost-effective alternative to antibody-based tests.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Value | £28,950.00 |
| Project Dates | Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020 |
| Partner Organisations | Ashesi University College Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Research Centre for Toxic Compounds in the Environment |
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