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In the event of an epidemic, the 18-meter-long truck could allow medical staff to take blood and urine samples and analyze them on-site, administer medications or carry out vaccinations. That offers numerous advantages, including rapid diagnosis and the ability to provide medical care to remote regions. Analyzing the samples automatically would also help public health workers quickly carry out measures to stop an epidemic’s spread. We accompany a biomedical truck on a test ride. Report by Andreas Neuhaus