Malawi deploys solar vaccine refrigerators to clinics without reliable power
Malawi has installed 600 solar refrigerators at clinics, allowing vaccines to remain within the required temperature range for up to three days without sunlight. The system targets facilities lacking dependable electricity.
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Reliable vaccine storage can reduce disruption to immunization services in underserved communities.
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- Malawi put 600 solar fridges into clinics with no reliable power, and each one freezes a thermal store during the day so vaccines hold between 36 and 46 degrees for three days without sun ↗ecoportal.net · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 1:33 PM UTC
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