By Surihe Gaomas
New Era (Windhoek)
Windhoek In light of the limited financial resources and the high costs involved in running a vehicle fleet, rural dwellers could have quicker access to health facilities as plans are afoot to launch the first ever bicycle ambulance-making plant in Namibia.
Often it has proven itself that the simplest technology can be the answer to life’s challenges. One such solution is that of introducing bicycle ambulances that can save many lives, especially in the rural areas where distances to health centres are far and few between. It is against this background that Bicycle Empowerment Network Namibia, known by its acronym BEN Namibia, will launch the first ever bicycle ambulance manufacturing plant.
The launch of the plant is expected in October. ...
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