Sunday, September 27 was launched the Project hydroambulance For African Children. Congratulations on reaching this milestone!
The project involves the construction of a hydroambulance equipped forneonatal emergency, pediatric and adult patients who take service on the rivers of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Reach by land the patients is long and difficult especially during rainy periods when the few roads become rivers of mud. Over there, the rain forests in Africa, the main highways are rivers. The Congo River, second in the world for water flow, crosses the country for 4,000 km, of which the most navigable. The many tributaries are great rivers from the impressive flow of water that pass through dense rainforests, rich villages living thanks to the rivers.
The rivers are therefore the main road and the pirogues currently used, slow and dangerous because of the presence of hippos, true masters of the river, are the only hope to reach hospitals and dispensaries.
The hydroambulance instead can cover long distances in a short time and ensure first aid and advanced rescue on board the vessel, with ability to manage vaccination campaigns, health information and clinics of various specialties. The project also includes training of local health workers and volunteers with which to cover 365 days 24 hours 24 service hydroambulance, according to international protocols.
