Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Solar-Powered Mobile Medical Units in Southern Africa: Economic and Accessibility Impacts After Three Years in Kenya

Timbuku Tumbo, Strathmore University Mugo Ochieng, Strathmore University Oloo Obonyo, Pwani University Kihika Mutua, University of Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18864837
Published: September 27, 2008

Abstract

Solar-powered mobile medical units (MPUs) have been introduced in various regions to address healthcare disparities, particularly in underserved areas of Southern Africa. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, interviews, and cost-benefit analyses to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of MPUs in delivering healthcare services. Socioeconomic data indicated that MPUs led to a $100 increase in household income per month for beneficiaries, with significant reductions in transportation costs attributed to their mobile nature. MPUs have demonstrated considerable economic benefits and improved accessibility by providing consistent medical care where traditional facilities are scarce or unreliable. Further research should explore scalability of these units across different geographical contexts while addressing potential energy supply challenges. Solar-Powered Mobile Units, Accessibility, Economic Impact, Southern Africa, Healthcare Disparities Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Timbuku Tumbo, Mugo Ochieng, Oloo Obonyo, Kihika Mutua (2008). Solar-Powered Mobile Medical Units in Southern Africa: Economic and Accessibility Impacts After Three Years in Kenya. African One Health (Human-Animal-Environment Interface - Medical/Vet focus), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18864837

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Mobile UnitsSolar EnergyAccessibilityEconomic ImpactMixed-MethodsHealth DisparitiesSustainability

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