RWANDA LAUNCHES SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND COLD-CHAIN
Rwanda now makes move to host the largest single demonstration of cold-chain equipment of all scales and applications, complemented by state-of-the-art training facilities and inclusive courses.
Launched by The Rwandan Minister for Environment Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, the Africa Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) in front of more than 100 UK and Rwanda Government officials, international VIPs, and guests.
The project has the concept of physical campus in Kigali will draw a mark as a significant milestone to spearhead the construction of a brand-new Demo Hall and the extensive refurbishment of the campus. New equipment is now arriving on campus and into the first outreach SPOKE, in Kenya.
ACES will house an Environment Test Chamber, a groundbreaking facility enabling the testing and eventual certification of equipment tailored to African needs regarding climate change questions in Africa.
simultaneously, at the first SPOKE in Kenya, community outreach programs are being launched, including a unique “Try Before You Buy” program allowing farmers to trial technology before making investments. All the work is underpinned by a strong cohort of trained trainers and technicians.
Speaking at the launch Hon. Minister Dr Jeanne d’Arcy Mujawamariya commented: “ACES represents a significant milestone in our collective journey towards a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food and health systems for Africa. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, ACES will empower farmers, healthcare workers, and stakeholders across various sectors to mitigate losses, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable development.”
There has also been rapid progress in developing more resilient vaccine cold chains to prepare African healthcare systems for the deployment needs of new vaccine technologies and manage the concurrent challenges from climate change. The VaccMap project is using novel digital tracking and accountability technology to systematically determine the precise vaccine losses through the chain.
