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Mpox Outbreak in Africa and Europe: How NatéoSanté and EOLIS Air Manager Contribute to Prevention
Air Filtration and Surface Decontamination: Dual Protection
As Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases continue to rise across Africa and Europe, the global medical community is on high alert. Recently declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this alarming outbreak highlights the urgent need for preventive measures and air purification technology to combat the spread of infectious diseases. NatéoSanté, with its EOLIS Air Manager air purifier, plays a key role in this vital health mission.
Mpox: A Global Threat Requiring Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
A Growing Health Crisis
Since the start of 2024, Africa has seen a significant increase in Mpox cases, particularly in Central and West African regions. With over 10,000 reported cases in the last three months, healthcare systems are struggling to contain the virus. In Europe, the situation is also critical, with 12 countries, including Spain, France, and Germany, confirming more than 1,500 cases in the past month alone.
These numbers reflect the global health emergency and underscore the need for innovative solutions to curb the spread of the virus. In addition to traditional preventive measures, indoor air purification is becoming an essential strategy in managing viral transmission.
NatéoSanté and EOLIS Air Manager: Technological Solutions to Fight Mpox
Mpox is transmitted through direct contact, inhaling contaminated respiratory droplets, and contact with infected surfaces. To address these challenges, NatéoSanté has developed the EOLIS Air Manager, a professional-grade air purifier designed to remove pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from indoor environments using advanced filtration technology.
Air Filtration and Surface Decontamination: Dual Protection
The EOLIS Air Manager stands out for its highly efficient HEPA H13 filter, which captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. The device is also equipped with an activated carbon filter to neutralise volatile organic compounds (VOCs), while UV-C germicidal technology disables microorganisms by disrupting their DNA. Its patented Deep Clean technology allows for the rapid release of active oxygen to disinfect surfaces within 60 minutes.
This technology, tested by the independent Eurofins laboratory, has demonstrated a 99% reduction in viral contamination on surfaces within one hour under controlled conditions. Although tested on other viruses, Mpox is classified as less resistant, making EOLIS Air Manager particularly effective in reducing the risk of indirect transmission.
Preventing Indirect Transmission in High-Risk Environments
Preventing indirect transmission is crucial in high-risk environments like hospitals, schools, and public spaces. By continuously purifying the air and reducing surface contamination, the EOLIS Air Manager provides an additional layer of protection against the spread of Mpox.
By ensuring purified air and virus-free surfaces, this technology significantly contributes to public health protection in regions affected by the outbreak. It is especially beneficial in spaces where pathogen transmission can have serious consequences.
