For 1: Rural places in India have Primary Health Centres (PHCs); they're basically clinics with basic health-care facilities[0]. I believe these PHCs would bene

For 1: Rural places in India have Primary Health Centres (PHCs); they're basically clinics with basic health-care facilities[0]. I believe these PHCs would benefit from such portable blood analyzers, as setting up a full fledged diagnostic lab may not be economical. PHCs would have doctor, nurse and pharmacist; so operating these kits shouldn't be a problem. Also, from the linked article, it looks like Border Roads Organisation is already using these kits. For 2a and 2b: I am not sure how effective it will be in long run, in filthy environment :) [0]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_Health_Centre,_India http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_Health_Centre,_India