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In Canada, owning a bicycle is as common as owning a pair of jeans. But in Malawi, a bike is a rare possession. In a country where almost a third of the population is undernourished, a daily meal -- not a bike -- is top priority. Yet in some cases, having a bike can mean the difference between life and death. For example, expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies get medical help faster when transported by bicycle ambulances -- bikes outfitted with stretchers. This means that communities with just one bicycle-ambulance see their infant mortality rate drop. About 85 per cent of Malawi’s people live in rural areas. Up to five times as many HIV and AIDS patients are taken to doctors by bike compared to those who get there on foot.
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