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This review aims to synthesize evidence on how motorcycle ambulance voucher schemes impact facility-based delivery rates for obstetric emergencies in Lesotho's mountainous regions.

February 11, 2026Open Access

A Systematic Review of Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Schemes and Their Impact on Facility-Based Delivery Rates for Obstetric Emergencies in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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MTMamello ThabaneNational University of Lesotho

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Systematic review reveals positive impact of motorcycle ambulance vouchers on facility deliveries in Lesotho, indicating promising maternal health intervention.

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This review aims to synthesize evidence on how motorcycle ambulance voucher schemes impact facility-based delivery rates for obstetric emergencies in Lesotho's mountainous regions.
Conducted a systematic literature review following established guidelines.
Searched multiple electronic databases for peer-reviewed and grey literature.
Screened studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Performed data extraction and quality appraisal of studies.
Conducted a narrative synthesis due to study heterogeneity.
Limited number of studies were identified through the search.
Evidence suggests a positive association between voucher schemes and increased facility-based deliveries.
Evaluation indicated reduced financial and logistical barriers as well as enhanced community trust in the referral system.
Current evidence is insufficient for definitive conclusions on the schemes' overall impact.

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Mamello Thabane (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c73267fb587c655ef07 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531088

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Systematic review reveals positive impact of motorcycle ambulance vouchers on facility deliveries in Lesotho, indicating promising maternal health intervention.

A Systematic Review of Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Schemes and Their Impact on Facility-Based Delivery Rates for Obstetric Emergencies in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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A Systematic Review of Motorcycle Ambulance Voucher Schemes and Their Impact on Facility-Based Delivery Rates for Obstetric Emergencies in the Mountainous Regions of Lesotho

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