Agriculture
June 22, 2024
eRanger Ambulance
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Product Description
Namibian bicycle ambulance is “stretcher on wheels” to transport patients, particularly those suffering from HIV/AIDS, to the nearest healthcare center. Different variation of the two-wheeled trailer can be have a “seat” section for a passenger in addition to the “bed” for the patient.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Market Suggested Retail Price
$530.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia's bike shops
Manufacturing/Building Method
Manually manufactured on-demand in BEN Namibia's workshop in Windhoek.
Intellectural Property Type
Open-source
User Provision Model
Users can get a bicycle ambulance from one of BEN's bike shops
Distributions to Date Status
Over 100 between 2006-2012.
Area of cart (m^2)
Unknown (varies)
Frame material
Steel
Hitch type
Unknown (varies)
Maximum speed (km/h)
~15
Patient capacity (#)
1
Design Specifications
- Extra-wide tires
- Adjustable stretcher
- Handle for pulling (by bicycle or by hand)
- Sun shade
Technical Support
BEN provides on-site delivery training and ongoing field support to organizations that will use the ambulances.
Replacement Components
None
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
BEN aims to improve access to healthcare for Namibians living in rural locations.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Users should follow regular traffic rules when cycling through urban areas.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Lungu, K., Kamfosa, V., Hussein, J., Ashwood-Smith, H., Are bicycle ambulances and community transport plans effective in strengthening obstetric referral systems in Southern Malawi, Malawi Medical Journal, pp. 16-18
Simon, S., Chu, K., Frieden, M., Candrinho, B., Ford, N., Schneider, H., Biot, M., 2009, An integrated approach of community health worker support for HIV/AIDS and TB care in Angónia district, Mozambique, BMC International Health and Human Rights, 9(13)
Forster, G., Simfukwe, V., Barber, C., 2010, Bicycle Ambulances Have Impact, Appropriate Technology, Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 13-15.
Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia. n.d. Bicycle Ambulance Project. Bikecart.pedalpeople.coop. Namibia: Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
The manufacturer gathered data from first 100 deployed ambulances through follow-up field visits. Monitoring allowed BEN to improve both design and delivery of the product. This evaluation Report was published on March 2009.
Other Information
None
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