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South African Residents Walk Kilometers for Cell Signal to Call Ambulances
Approved network tower remains unbuilt in Campbell as poor reception hampers emergency response ahead of 2026 elections
CAMPBELL, South Africa — Residents of this Northern Cape community are walking up to one kilometer to find cellphone reception strong enough to call ambulances, according to a report by Health-e News published Monday.
The connectivity gap has forced community members to leave their homes during medical emergencies to reach areas with adequate signal, delaying emergency response times in a region where timely access to healthcare is already limited.
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