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station. These were amputees with lower limb amputations using crotches. This shows
that provision of transport that is specially designed to accommodate the amputees is
essential.
5.10.2 ITEM 42 DISTANCE TRAVELLED BY AMPUTEES TO THE
HEALTH CENTRES
TABLE S.24 DISTANCETRAVELLED BY AMPUfEES
Kilometers Travelled by Amputees Frequency Percentage
Less Than 5km 4 16%
Less Than 10km 10 40%
Less Than 15km 3 12%
Above 15km 8 32%
Total 25 100%
Table 524 reveals that (10) 40% travel a distance less than 10km, (8) 32% travel less
than 15km (4), 16% travel less than 5km and (3) 12% travel a distance less than 15km.
This means that only (4) 16% amputees travel within an acceptable distance that was
assessable and affordable. All other respondents travel long distances that are above an
acceptable distance. WHO (1998:13), cited in Vlok(1995:350), supports this finding in
that by year 2000, health should be accessible and affordable to all. There is much that
needs to be done by both the Department ofHealth in colJaboration with the Department
ofTransport to provide transport for the long distances being travelled by amputees to the
health care centres.
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