Health8/12/2025The Guardian

How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’

How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’

Rayvon Stewart, a Jamaican university student, has invented a self-disinfecting door handle that could significantly impact the control of disease spread, particularly during pandemics like COVID-19. The model is celebrated as a symbol of the Caribbean's growing science and technology talent pool. Alison Drayton, the assistant secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), has described the invention as a "meaningful solution" for the region and a "life-saving design that fits our reality." The invention highlights the potential of Caribbean innovators to develop practical solutions that address the region's specific needs and challenges.

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