New ambulance fleet for province

Mpumalanga premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has unveiled 67 much-needed ambulances worth R35 million.

The premier said the new fleet would add to patient transport efficiency, safety and reliability. It would also contribute to the provision of efficient emergency healthcare services in the province.

“By investing in 67 new ambulances, we will be in a position to reduce the mortality rate by improving the quality of emergency services provided during what is referred to as ‘the golden hour period’, where victims of accidents and trauma can be stabilised.

“More often than not, this period determines whether a patient survives or succumbs to their injuries. The availability of modern analysis, equipped with the latest medical kits and technology, will enable our emergency medical services (EMS) staff to get to accident scenes faster and to treat people more effectively,” Mtshweni-Tsipane said.

“Our investment in these ambulances will also greatly assist the seamless coordination of healthcare services between our 37 permanent EMS stations, our five satellite stations, three EMS communication centres and all healthcare facilities across the province.”

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