DIMA Health
Bridging the Gap to Maternal Healthcare, One Ride at a Time
The DIMA Health SafePassage Programme is a life-saving initiative designed to overcome transportation challenges faced by pregnant women in underserved and rural areas, providing them with timely access to essential maternal healthcare services. By collaborating with local transport providers and implementing an efficient booking system, SafePassage minimizes delays in reaching antenatal care, delivery services, and emergency interventions, which are critical to reducing maternal mortality. Additionally, the programme serves as a rapid response model in areas where transport is a major obstacle during emergencies, ensuring that women and medical supplies reach healthcare facilities in time. Its scalable, community-based approach, supported by a sustainable revenue model, offers an impactful solution that strengthens maternal healthcare systems across Africa.
About the Program
The DIMA Health SafePassage Programme addresses critical transportation barriers that hinder access to maternal healthcare, especially in remote areas. Key features include:
1. Partnerships with Transport Providers:
Collaborating with vetted local and regional transport companies to ensure reliable vehicles for pregnant women, ensuring both safety and timely access.
2. Integrated Booking System:
Seamlessly connects with the DIMA Appointment Booking System to schedule rides for antenatal visits, deliveries, and postnatal care, making healthcare more accessible.
3. Emergency Transport Services:
Provides rapid transport during emergencies to prevent delays, ensuring quick access to medical facilities when complications arise, thus reducing life-threatening risks.
4. Community-Based Transportation Networks:
Utilizes local volunteers and community health worker networks to offer low-cost or free transport in certain areas, empowering local communities.
5. Emergency Supply Delivery Model:
Acts as a delivery system for critical emergency medical supplies in areas with transport challenges, further enhancing healthcare resilience.
6. Sustainability Model:
Operates through a mix of subsidies, community funding, and affordable user fees, while fostering partnerships with governments and NGOs to support the most vulnerable populations.
The SafePassage Programme not only improves access to healthcare but also functions as a delivery solution for emergency supplies, making it a vital asset in reducing maternal mortality and strengthening health systems across Africa.