Department of Health Philippines – Guinness World Record Attempt for ‘World TB Day’ Powered by Seamless Event Tech
Department of Health (DOH) successfully breaks Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation with over 5,500 participants, backed by TicketMelon’s custom event technology solutions.
The Department of Health (DOH) Philippines set out with an ambitious goal: to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation in celebration of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. The challenge was to manage an event with thousands of participants while ensuring precise counting and seamless registration, all while maintaining an efficient and non-invasive system. With an event of this magnitude, it was also critical to provide real-time monitoring for both organizers and Guinness World Records officials.
TicketMelon was approached to provide an innovative solution that could ensure accurate tracking and real-time updates, while also supporting the DOH's mission of raising awareness about TB.
Services Provided:
Counting System: To handle a massive crowd of participants, TicketMelon deployed an efficient, real-time registration check-in system. This ensured that the total number of attendees was accurately recorded as they entered the venue.
9000 Unique QR Codes on Tyvek Bands: We printed 9,000 unique QR codes on durable Tyvek wristbands, allowing for easy and quick identification of each participant. This system ensured that all data was collected seamlessly, without needing to collect personal information from attendees.
Custom Dashboard Display: A custom dashboard was designed to display real-time updates throughout the event. This system provided instant information on attendee counts and event progress to ensure full visibility into the attempt.
15 Custom Scanners: To efficiently process the large crowd, 15 custom scanners were deployed across multiple lanes, allowing for a smooth flow of attendees as they entered the venue. The scanners worked in sync, automatically updating the dashboard with every scan to ensure accurate and up-to-date da
Wristband Distribution: In the lead-up to the event, 9,000 participants received Tyvek wristbands featuring the unique QR codes. Instructions were provided on the importance of wearing the wristbands throughout the event to ensure proper tracking.
Scanner Deployment: On the event day, our team placed 15 custom scanners at entry points to handle the large volume of attendees. Each scanner was optimized for high-speed operation to accommodate the surge of participants, ensuring smooth check-in and real-time updates.
Real-Time Updates: As participants scanned their wristbands upon entry, the custom dashboard displayed real-time data to ensure that attendee count be monitored as it grew.
The Department of Health Philippines successfully broke the Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation, surpassing the previous record set in India. With over 5,596 participants at Quirino Grandstand in Manila, the event not only set a new world record but also brought global attention to the ongoing fight against tuberculosis. The real-time tracking and transparent data systems provided by TicketMelon were instrumental in achieving this goal, ensuring a smooth and verified count of participants.
Key Takeaways:
The World TB Day event by the Department of Health Philippines showed how TicketMelon’s technology can make large events run smoothly. With custom QR codes, real-time tracking on a custom dashboard, and 15 scanners, we made sure every participant was counted quickly and accurately, while respecting privacy. This efficient system helped the DOH break the Guinness World Record and brought much-needed attention to the fight against tuberculosis, proving how technology can drive meaningful impact in important causes.
