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Capsule

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Global-Innovation

Global-Innovation Exchange

Project start date: 1/1/2017

Capsule

Kenya

Lightweight, low investment emergency response system

Scaling

5+ years

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

Ambulances are poorly managed, leading to low utilization and high response times. Over 70% of people in Laikipia live rurally and lack healthcare access.

Description

Saving lives through swift response in the event of an emergency thus reducing the number of lives lost to medical emergencies annually. Since 2017, Flare has helped thousands during the worst moments of their lives, while reducing response times in Kenya by over 90%.

SDGs

Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGood Health and Well-being

Outcomes

Flare signed an MOU with Laikipia County for a long-term partnership strategy. Reduced response times in Kenya by over 90%. Brought ambulances online for the first time in Laikipia, ensuring prompt arrivals.