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While SoaPen was conceived to address diarrhea in developing countries, its relevance has gained universal resonance amid the COVID-19 crisis. Proper handwashing with soap can cut the risk of infection by more than 60%, yet many communities worldwide lack access to soap or the knowledge to use it effectively. The pandemic has made it clear that health threats transcend borders, emphasizing the need for simple, scalable solutions.
Amanat and Shubham's journey illuminates how a product born in one cultural context—India—can have worldwide applicability. Originally designed to help reduce child mortality from preventable diseases, SoaPen’s utility now extends to pandemic prevention efforts. It exemplifies how innovations rooted in local needs can adapt to global challenges.