The renovation of the large clinic for burn victims in Asmara is a project close to our hearts and has made significant progress thanks to the efforts of the eleven-member construction team led by graduate engineer Timm Mitzenheim. Due to a defective roof, mold had formed throughout the building, particularly in the surgical area. In an environment that must meet the highest sterility requirements, mold can lead to the spread of dangerous germs and significantly increase the risk of infection for patients.
After the defective roof was sealed earlier this year, the ARCHEMED craftsmen have now carried out the professional repair of the entire surgical wing. The contaminated walls were sanded down and treated with a special coating that prevents new mold growth in the long term. New ceiling panels were installed in particularly affected areas. The floor was also given a new surface that is exceptionally hygienic, resistant, and durable. As a result, the surgical area is now functional and ready for use again.
The PV system on the clinic’s roof, now reinstalled and connected, supplies the surgical area with electricity, ensuring that surgical procedures can be carried out continuously even without the frequently failing city power grid.
Work then continued in the adjacent ward building. Here, too, the roof panels had to be replaced because moisture had penetrated. The renovation of the ceilings and walls, as well as a complete overhaul of all sanitary facilities, will take place next year.
The renovation of the large clinic for burn victims in Asmara is a project close to our hearts and has made significant progress thanks to the efforts of the eleven-member construction team led by graduate engineer Timm Mitzenheim. Due to a defective roof, mold had formed throughout the building, particularly in the surgical area. In an environment that must meet the highest sterility requirements, mold can lead to the spread of dangerous germs and significantly increase the risk of infection for patients.
After the defective roof was sealed earlier this year, the ARCHEMED craftsmen have now carried out the professional repair of the entire surgical wing. The contaminated walls were sanded down and treated with a special coating that prevents new mold growth in the long term. New ceiling panels were installed in particularly affected areas. The floor was also given a new surface that is exceptionally hygienic, resistant, and durable. As a result, the surgical area is now functional and ready for use again.
The PV system on the clinic’s roof, now reinstalled and connected, supplies the surgical area with electricity, ensuring that surgical procedures can be carried out continuously even without the frequently failing city power grid.
Work then continued in the adjacent ward building. Here, too, the roof panels had to be replaced because moisture had penetrated. The renovation of the ceilings and walls, as well as a complete overhaul of all sanitary facilities, will take place next year.