South Africa's "health train" provides free medical care to 375,000 annually, expanding from 3 to 16 carriages since 1994.

A traveling "health train" in South Africa provides essential free medical care to around 375,000 people annually, particularly in underserved rural areas. Operated by the Transnet Foundation, the service has expanded from a three-carriage train in 1994 to two 16-carriage trains. While it alleviates some pressure on the strained public healthcare system, which 84% of citizens rely on, critics urge the government to prioritize improving public healthcare over temporary solutions.

September 12, 2024
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