By Charmaine Ndlela
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu on Thursday handed over 95 new emergency medical and service delivery vehicles worth R66.9 million to strengthen the province’s healthcare system and improve emergency response times.
The fleet, unveiled at Mbombela Stadium, comprises 15 ambulances valued at R22 million, five primary response vehicles worth R5.2 million and 50 service delivery vehicles costing R39.7 million.
The investment forms part of the provincial government’s drive to modernise Emergency Medical Services (EMS), expand ambulance capacity and improve responses to road crashes, medical emergencies and other life-threatening incidents across Mpumalanga.
According to the provincial government, the new ambulances will enable emergency medical personnel to reach patients faster and transport them to healthcare facilities without unnecessary delays.
The vehicles will be strategically deployed across the province to replace ageing units and strengthen service delivery in high-demand areas.
Addressing the handover ceremony, Ndlovu commended emergency medical personnel and healthcare
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