Basic Rural Healthcare Centre
 Very basic healthcare can constitute an active tool in developing a rural area because the lack of curative care lowers resistance against more serious illnesses such as AIDS. In a very rural area, basic health services can be provided by arranging just vaccine refrigeration and lighting.
Below is an example of weekly use of two of the Naps Universal Power Packs. The calculations are based on conditions in Africa.
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Basic rural health centre
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Equipment
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No
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Hrs of use
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Days/week
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Patio
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12-Volt comms outlet
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1
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1
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5
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Outdoor/security/safety light
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1
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6
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7
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Room 1
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Doctor/nurses office
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Indoor lights
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2
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6
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6
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Examination lights
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1
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1
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5
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Room 2
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Delivery room
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Indoor lights
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2
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6
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7
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Indoor light-storage
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1
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2
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5
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Vaccine fridge & ice-pack freezer
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1
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24
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7
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