The Antivirus cap designed by Hân Pham protects against needle infections using the ubiquitous coke can. An estimated 50% of injections administered in developing countries are unsafe, and one in two needle stick injuries occurs during the segregation, disposal or transportation of used needles. The cap is mounted on readily available beverage cans for segregation and isolation of used needles which are secured inside the permanently sealed can, preventing re-use of needles.

The cap was inspired by Hân’s own experience as a young girl in a Singaporean refugee camp, where she received a vaccination with an infectious needle, making her sick for a long time. The design embodies an element of sustainability in that it uses a waste product available even in low income countries. It was also a winner of the Index Award 2007: Design For Life.

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