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Infrared Thermography to Prevent the Spread of Ebola in African Countries
Preventing the spread of deadly diseases such as Ebola is an urgent
task for maintaining a safe and secure society. Key points are how
to suppress the disease when it is spreading and how to prevent its
resurgence after it has ended.
NEC’s Supply of Infrared Thermographic Cameras as an
Important Measure against Ebola
In November 2014, the Japanese government added U.S.$100
million to its aid to combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. As part
of this effort, NEC delivered 13 non-contact infrared thermographic
cameras to three African countries (Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, and
Ghana) through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Operation of the cameras began in early February 2015.
NEC plans to expand delivery of the cameras to other African
countries through fiscal 2016.
Because Ebola is accompanied by fever during its onset, the
survival rate of an infected person increases through early fever
detection enabling early isolation, and early treatment. This also
lowers the risk of infection to others.
Performance and Safety of the Cameras
The cameras provided have very similar functions as cameras supplied
to Japanese airports, including Narita International Airport. By not
missing slight temperature changes, even for high fevers, and by
making temperature distribution information visual in real time, the
cameras can detect fever onset and existence with great accuracy,
even in people walking rapidly. Moreover, because the cameras can
measure the body surface temperature of a person passing through
an airport or crossing a border checkpoint without contact in real time,
the safety of personnel performing the measurements is protected.
With its high measurement accuracy and safety, in addition to
helping to greatly curtail the current spread of Ebola, the camera is
an effective measure against the possibility of future resurgence.
Demonstration at the African Union Summit
At the African Union Summit in Ethiopia in January 2015, NEC,
which was the only corporate participant, demonstrated the
cameras with the cooperation of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and the Japanese Embassy in Ethiopia. The demonstration attracted
a tremendous amount of interest from African heads of state
attending the summit. Taking advantage of this opportunity, NEC
called attention to the usefulness of the cameras and made a
strong appeal for contributions to prevent the spread of Ebola.
NEC’s Contributions to Safety and Security
NEC views providing people with safety and security as benefits
that the Company can contribute to society.
Therefore, NEC will continue to leverage its assets to the
maximum extent and help solve the challenges facing the world.
Infrared thermography camera
InfReC R300SR series
(manufactured by Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd., an NEC subsidiary)
Camera being used at an international airport in Côte d'Ivoire
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