Disaster Healthcare Access
Poor transport infrastructure was a major barrier to healthcare access during disasters in remote and riverine coastal areas. Emergency referrals were delayed by ambulance shortages, ferry schedules, submerged roads, and difficult river cr…
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Poor transport infrastructure was a major barrier to healthcare access during disasters in remote and riverine coastal areas. Emergency referrals were delayed by ambulance shortages, ferry schedules, submerged roads, and difficult river crossings during storms. Financial hardship prevented some poor households from seeking urgent healthcare during disasters. Transport and referral delays created critical risks for severely ill patients needing advanced care.