Half of the world's population don't have access to essential healthcare, according to the World Health Organisation. And even in highly developed countries many still lose out. This week on People Fixing The World we hear about some ideas that aim to change that. We jump on board a hospital train that travels around South Africa providing affordable treatments to remote communities. And we step into a truck in a British supermarket car park, which is catching early cases of lung cancer when it’s much more treatable. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Claire Bates South Africa reporter: Mpho Lakaje Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills
People Fixing.
People Fixing the World.
This is People Fixing the World from the BBC World Service.
And you, my friend, have just stepped into a world of solutions.
I'm Mayra Anubi, and every week we travel everywhere to discover new ideas that are making our planet a better place.
Now, speaking about traveling, this week we're catching a medical train in South Africa and then hopping on a truck in the UK to find out about clever ways to deliver affordable health care directly to people who need it most.
When I'm unwell, I call the doctor for an appointment or head directly to a hospital that's just about 10 minutes away from me.
And getting a checkup or medication is also affordable.
But I know I'm lucky and this isn't the reality.
For many people across the world, healthcare can be very expensive and difficult.
Difficult to access.
The World Health Organization currently estimates that more than half of the world's population doesn't have access to essential health services.
This sent me on a journey to find solutions that are helping to bridge that gap.
And I found something in South Africa.
South Africa is interesting.
It's considered to have one of the best health care systems on the continent.
But a lot of that care is private healthcare, which can be very expensive.
In fact, 85% of the population rely heavily on public medical care.
Also, people in remote parts of the country have to travel long distances to get treatment.
But there's one idea that's been working to get public health back on the rails.