The Refrigerated Vaccine Transport Vehicle (RVTV) is a 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) and includes a refrigerator fixed into the vehicle. The RVTV is used for the safe transport of vaccines, pharmaceuticals or any other specimens at temperatures between 2-8°C.
The refrigerator has two integrated rechargeable batteries (offering 16 hours of autonomy) and can work using the DC power of the vehicle as well as via an external AC mains supply. The RVTV is also designed with shelves to provide for the safe storage of vaccines. The refrigerator maintains a temperature in the range of 2°C – 8°C during transport and can act as a moving cold room.
The RVTV can also transport non-vaccine items (like syringes) and dry supplies. The dry supplies of high value can be placed inside the vehicle behind the driver and passenger seats to avoid theft. The supplies can also be placed on the rooftop of the vehicle.
With its ability to travel through hostile and narrow road networks, the RVTV will be able to maintain the cold chain until the last point of the national cold chain – the Health Post. The shelving in the RVTV will also provide a safe, vial breakage free transportation option for the vaccines.