Impact

In Lesotho the average turnaround time for patients receiving their test results has been cut in half. Before Riders’ ST programme, it took 15 days for a health centre to receive patient test results from the laboratory. Now it takes just a week meaning that the patient can be put on the correct course of treatment faster, benefiting their health and the health of those around them.

With reliable transport, outreach health workers can hold health education meetings each month in communities. Sharing information on disease control and prevention means that people will understand how to prevent themselves and their children from getting ill. They will also recognise symptoms so that they know when to seek treatment

Health workers mobilised with reliable vehicles reach 6x more people with health care. They can also offer an important link for referring rural communities to a health facility when they need it.

Riders for Health’s reliable vehicles are improving access to regular health care for millions of people across Africa. Assessing the work we do and the impact we make is vital to ensure that we are constantly working towards our goal of reaching the most isolated people with health care, by strengthening health systems.

Mobilised health workers go 4x further, meaning they can monitor disease burdens effectively and ensure that more communities know about prevention and control. They can also offer an important link between rural communities and a health facility when necessary.

Through the creation of reliable, predictable and well managed services, using highly trained and motivated staff, studies have shown that communities perceived improved health system performance in areas covered by Riders.