BICYCLE AMBULANCE

It is a product that is hooked to the bicycle as a trailer. The ambulance is made with the peri-urban and rural population in mind, who do not have a reliable, adequate and cost effective way to be transported to a medical centre. It is also helpful in areas where roads impassable to ambulances. Disacare introduced the bicycle ambulance on the list of its products in 2006. The ambulance is designed to reduce preventable deaths in places where motorized ambulances cannot access, including most villages.  The ambulances consist of a trailer that is attached to a bicycle.  Because they do not require money for fuel and maintenance is very simple (simpler than bicycle maintenance), these ambulances are ready to use at any time. Bicycle ambulances are intended for use by rural hospitals, clinics, and village (under the management of the village council or chief) and home based care providers.

Specific features include:

• An all-steel frame.

• Wide fenders for all-weather use.

• Two 24-in (61cm) bicycle tires (easily replaced) with thick tread for a smooth ride that goes anywhere

• An upholstered bed (58x177cm, 23x69in.) with a pillow attached for the patient’s comfort

• A removable, 80cm (31in.) long canopy for privacy, protection from sun and rain.