Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha is expected to hand over 35 brand new ambulances to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at district municipality offices in the Sekhukhune District.
The new fleet of EMS vehicles is a major step in the department's ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services for all residents in the province.
The handover is a pivotal moment aligning with the goal set by Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba (during the 2023/24 budget speech) of providing a total of 500 new ambulances.
In recent months, 105 new ambulances have been commissioned and allocated to EMS stations across the province.
Other districts and EMS stations are in the queue to receive new ambulances in the upcoming tranches.
Mathabatha emphasised the crucial role of ambulance services in delivering timely medical care to patients, ensuring immediate attention, providing vital first aid, stabilising patients and preventing the deterioration of their condition.
"Improving our ability to respond swiftly to emergency situations is our top priority," said Mathabatha. – SAnews.gov.za
