Ambulance
Feb 11 2009, Anupam

Eco Factor: Baja concept aims to help docs reach patients stuck in a desert.

In urban cities, patients are never more than a few seconds away from medical help. However, if you get sick in a place like the Sahara desert, then it might be the worst.

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