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Companies showed off innovative tools to help people in developing countries and remote areas at the 7th Annual Global Health Care Congress in National Harbor, Md. (Melissa Tussing/MNS)
WASHINGTON — There’s a straw that purifies water when you drink from it, an ultrasound that links to your cell phone and a hearing aid powered by batteries you can charge in the sun.
They are innovative, low cost medical devices on display at the 7th Annual Global Health Congress this week. The event was a three-day conference held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.
The Global Health Care Congress attracts CEO’s, government officials, pharmaceutical companies and employers to discuss strategies on effective health care. This year’s Global Health Congress focused on the recent passing of the health care bill, as well as prevention and wellness in the workplace.