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February 11, 2026Open Access

Evaluating the Impact of a Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Scheme on Facility-Based Delivery Uptake in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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TMThabo MokoenaNational University of Lesotho TLTeboho LetsieNational University of Lesotho MPMamello PhafoliNational University of Lesotho

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Mixed-methods evaluation reveals a motorcycle ambulance voucher scheme improves facility-based delivery uptake, suggesting potential for wider implementation.

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of a motorcycle ambulance voucher scheme on facility-based deliveries in mountainous regions of Lesotho.
Mixed-methods, quasi-experimental design used for evaluation.
Quantitative data collected from health facility records in intervention and control areas.
Qualitative data gathered through focus group discussions with voucher users and healthcare workers.
22% increase in facility-based delivery rates in intervention areas compared to control areas.
Qualitative feedback indicates reduced transport time and financial burden for users.
Identified challenges include vehicle availability during extreme weather conditions.

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Mokoena et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1bef267fb587c655dee8 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531044

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Mixed-methods evaluation reveals a motorcycle ambulance voucher scheme improves facility-based delivery uptake, suggesting potential for wider implementation.

Evaluating the Impact of a Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Scheme on Facility-Based Delivery Uptake in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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Evaluating the Impact of a Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Scheme on Facility-Based Delivery Uptake in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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