Question NW3048 to the Minister of Health
19 November 2018 - NW3048
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to a certain media report (name and details furnished), what (a) number of ambulances are currently operative in the Umgungundlovu District and (b) is the current operational status of the nine new ambulances that were recently delivered to the specified district?
Reply:
(a) There are currently twenty-three (23) operational ambulances per shift in the uMngungundlovu Disctrict; and
(b) Seven (7) of the nine (9) new ambulances in the specified District are operational and the remaining two (2) are presently being converted into operational ambulances. These two vehicles should be operational by the end of November 2018.
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