Ageing fleet threatens emergency response — Ambulance Service

” Spare parts He said the ageing fleet had affected the service’s ability to meet the growing demand for emergency medical care, as some ambulances were spending extended periods in workshops instead of responding to emergencies.

Dr Nyaaba also identified access to spare parts as another major challenge facing the service, explaining that the condition of the ageing fleet had increased the frequency of repairs and replacements.

The conference was held on the theme: “Beyond Transportation: Strengthening Prehospital Emergency Care, Stabilisation and Timely Patient Transfer.