Riding to the rescue across rough terrain

UNICEF-attached innovative, cheap motorcycle ambulances save lives

Just as the idea for BMW's iDrive dashboard control system came from the gaming industry and Nike's Shox shoes were adapted from Formula One racing shock absorbers, some remarkable healthcare innovations have been inspired by other industries.

One such idea, the Ranger LifeCycle Ambulance, was a focal point at the recent World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) in Doha. Essentially a motorcycle ambulance with a sidecar stretcher and a roll cage as protection, the Ranger LifeCycle is built to meet the medical needs of rural areas in developing countries because it is capable of negotiating difficult terrain.