Current disease outbreaks underscore the importance of interdisciplinary research into sustainable hygiene
- project name : infection prevention hygiene
- project number: CIR_2605101010
- project start: jan 2026
- project manager: Dr. Uwe Häcker (CIRAS Director Center Health)
#Budapest / Vienna, 26 May 2026 – The Vienna-based CIRAS Institute, a scientific research institution within the CIRAS architecture, is taking the current epidemiological developments in several regions of the world as an opportunity to highlight an ongoing research project from the CIRAS Center for Health, which is led by Dr rer. nat. Uwe Häcker. The project focuses on the scientific investigation, production and global distribution of a special liquid produced via a biochemical process that can contribute to infection prevention.
Background to the research project
The research framework was developed under the scientific leadership of the CIRAS Centre for Health and forms part of Dr Uwe Häcker’s long-term research agenda. It focuses on investigating the antimicrobial properties of a special liquid obtained through a biochemical process, as well as on developing practical application and distribution concepts. The starting point for the process is not a conventional aqueous solution, but a specially prepared form that has been scientifically characterised over several years.
The project adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates biochemical, microbiological, environmental health and systems theory perspectives. The scientific basis draws on established findings regarding the efficacy of oxidative processes against microbial pathogens, as well as on the team’s own investigations into application safety and environmental compatibility. According to the institute, the results to date demonstrate clear advantages over conventional methods based on simple electrolytic water treatment.
The specially treated liquid is designed to irreversibly denature proteins, inactivate enzymatic systems and structurally destroy microbial membranes. The preparation exhibits a comprehensive bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal spectrum of activity. It eliminates reservoirs of transmissible pathogens and makes an essential contribution to infection prevention in human medicine. This dual approach – the destruction of cellular organisms and the inactivation of viral particles – interrupts chains of infection both in the clinical point-of-care setting and in the domestic environment. Similarly, it could also be applied in large-scale veterinary and epidemic hygiene.
Reason for this notice
Recent reports of disease outbreaks – including the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, classified by the World Health Organisation as a public health emergency of international concern – highlight the continuing need for robust, rapidly available and environmentally sound hygiene measures. Disease outbreaks in regions with limited infrastructure place particular demands on preventive hygiene systems.
“With the container concept, we are responding to an experience we encounter time and again: in acute crisis situations, it is not knowledge that is lacking, but rapid on-site availability. The first of these units are currently being manufactured. They can be flown into affected regions, and the liquid can be drawn directly from the container – for cleaning homes as well as for large-scale use via spray tanks.”
“One point that is particularly important to me personally: the production costs are so low that even economically weak countries can afford to use them. A solution that only rich countries can afford is of no help in global crises.”
Reference to broader scientific dimensions
A central aspect of CIRAS research lies in the integration of physical principles of action that go beyond classical chemistry. In particular, the scientific research agenda of the CIRAS Centre for Health also takes into account quantum mechanical aspects that are significant for the stability and efficacy of the process. These components are an integral part of the overall concept.
The CIRAS Institute expressly warns against unscientific imitations that consider individual aspects of the process in isolation and may thus lead to inadequate or potentially problematic results. Responsible application requires consideration of the entire scientific framework.
Contribution to global crisis response capacity
The research project is embedded within CIRAS’s broader scientific agenda, which focuses on long-term solutions to global challenges. In the field of infection prevention, the institute aims to provide research findings that can serve as a basis for governments, international organisations and research institutions to inform their own decisions and actions.
CIRAS operates in a politically neutral and scientifically independent manner. The CIRAS framework is not part of the United Nations system and does not compete with existing international structures, but rather sees itself as a complementary contribution to the interdisciplinary research landscape.
Opportunities for collaboration
Interested governments, health authorities, research institutions and international organisations can make contact via the official channels of the CIRAS Institute. Possible forms of collaboration include:
- Scientific exchange on research findings
- Consultations on application concepts for specific operational scenarios
- Accompanying research within the framework of institutional partnerships
- Contributions to the further development of the scientific framework
About the CIRAS Center for Health
The CIRAS Center for Health is one of twelve scientific centres at the CIRAS Institute. It pursues an integrative approach that combines natural healing methods and proactive health maintenance with advanced technologies. It is headed by Dr. rer. nat. Uwe Häcker, who has many years of experience in emergency medicine, humanitarian aid missions and interdisciplinary health research.
