Empirical Study of the Importance of Transport on Health Care and Services Delivery at Beitbridge District Hospital in 2022

Abstract

Transport is a major constraint in achieving the child and maternal health goals in many of the developing countries in Africa (World Bank, 2011). It is clear that transport and health are inextricably linked as it is an essential aspect in health institutions. According to the World Health Organization, 2010, rural areas have few or no health care facilities, or the transport access for people to seek medical attention. The major constraints for accessing healthcare service are healthcare charges, long distances to facilities, inadequate and unaffordable transport systems. The Research seeks to assess the impact of transport on healthcare and services delivery at Beitbridge District Hospital from January 2022 to December 2022. The research the proposal identifies the main determinant of transport challenges and factors contributing to the challenge. These have tended to negatively impact on the delivery of healthcare commodities and services for Beitbridge District residents.