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The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Friday, September 4, 2026, held a high-level meeting with a delegation from Riders for Health to explore a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening emergency referral systems, medical supply chains and ambulance fleet management.
The engagement forms part of the Government’s ongoing 300 Days of Activism campaign, which prioritises the improvement of maternal and child healthcare services.
The meeting followed a joint assessment conducted by the Ministry and Riders for Health, which identified operational gaps in emergency transportation, logistics for primary healthcare facilities and the timely distribution of essential commodities, including vaccines and lifesaving medicines.
Speaking during the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Health II emphasised that geographical location should not prevent patients from accessing timely medical care.
“As we continue to advance the Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, our goal is clear: wherever our people live whether in remote, hard-to-reach or riverine communities poor roads, limited transport options or the absence of proper access routes should not determine whether they can receive timely and lifesaving healthcare,” the Deputy Minister said.
Riders for Health is an African-led social enterprise specialising in contract fleet management for challenging environments and rough terrain. The organisation manages motorcycles, ambulances and supply vehicles to support healthcare workers and improve access to isolated communities.
The proposed collaboration is expected to address transportation challenges, improve ambulance reliability and strengthen the distribution of essential medical supplies, with the aim of ensuring more efficient healthcare delivery across the country.
