Premier Mathabatha hands-over much needed ambulances to Sekhukhune EMS Stations
Groblersdal
The Premier of Limpopo Province, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, has handed-over 35 much-needed ambulances at Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) offices in Groblersdal on Tuesday 7 November.
The ambulances will be distributed to various Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stations and are set to make a significant contribution to healthcare by accelerating services in the district municipality.
During the hand-over, Mathabatha was accompanied by MEC for Health Department in the province, Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
The premier said the new fleet represents a major step in the department’s on-going commitment to enhancing healthcare services for all residents of the province.
This handover is a pivotal moment aligning with the set goal by the MEC for Health, Dr Ramathuba, during the 2023/2024 budget speech, to provide a total of 500 new ambulances.
In recent months, 105 new ambulances have already been commissioned and allocated to EMS stations across the province.
Mathabatha indicated that it is important to note that additional districts and EMS stations are in the queue to receive new ambulances in upcoming batches.
He emphasized the crucial role of ambulance services in delivering timely medical care to patients, ensuring immediate attention, providing vital first aid, stabilizing patients, and preventing the deterioration of their condition.
“Improving our ability to respond swiftly to emergency situations is our top priority,” said Premier Mathabatha.
He said the provincial government ensures that a budget is been set aside for the commission of new ambulances every financial year.
“This is part of government efforts of fast-tracking emergency services and a commitment of providing 500 new fleet in the 2023/2024 financial year. This will ensure that our healthcare is improving bit by bit every year in the province. This year, we are presenting 565 ambulances,” added Mathabatha.
He further implored on the collective society to guard and report misuse of government property.
