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Fraunhofer PreCare platform to improve healthcare for the indigenous population of Namibia
For many people in the remote regions of Namibia, the journey to the nearest clinic or doctor presents an obstacle that is almost impossible to overcome. The indigenous population in particular, including the San community, suffers from a lack of medical care. High rates of tuberculosis and HIV, and a lack of hygiene infrastructure, combined with long distances mean that preventive and therapeutic care is difficult to provide. Now, however, a technological innovation is offering hope: the self-sufficient PreCare platform, mounted on a standard pick-up truck, is designed to make primary healthcare available in even the most remote, hard-to-reach areas.
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