In emergency situations, an hour could mean the difference between life and death. It can get even more critical when the fastest way to get to a hospital is crossing a lake.
In this regard, having an on the water ambulance has the potential to save thousands of lives and reduce infant and maternal mortality. On Friday, a boat ambulance worth Rwf 300,000,000 ($500,000) was officially inaugurated on Lake Kivu, Karongi District.
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