Mchengerwa orders a proper use of the ambulance he handed over to Kibiti Council
Tanzanian Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa has mandated the proper maintenance and operational readiness of ambulances provided to the Kibiti District. He emphasized that emergency services must be accessible, professional, and free from discrimination to save lives.
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Effective emergency medical infrastructure is critical for reducing preventable deaths in rural regions of Tanzania.
KIBITI: THE Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa has stressed the importance of ensuring that ambulances are used for their intended purposes, properly maintained and kept operational at all times to strengthen emergency medical services and save lives.
Mchengerwa made the remarks during a handover ceremony for an ambulance to Kibiti District in Pwani Region, saying the availability of an ambulance alone was not enough unless the vehicle remained operational, was equipped with essential medical supplies and was operated by trained personnel.
He said emergency services require round-the-clock preparedness because even a few minutes of delay can make the difference between life and death.
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