NEW AMBULANCES ARRIVE IN THE CAPITAL

The Bahamas, September 20, 2024 – The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) today commissioned ten (10) new ambulances to be deployed to various Family Islands, with an additional five (5) expected to arrive in the coming days.  The deployment will commence this October.  The emergency vehicles which are equipped with the latest medical features meet global safety standards and offer emergency medical technicians the opportunity to provide secure and efficient services during emergency transit.

Prime Minister the Honourable Philip Davis and Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Michael R. Darville were present to conduct the inspection. The Prime Minister stated, “My government is seeking to strike the balance between major developments throughout the country and adequate and equitable healthcare for all.”

Procured through a loan with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), as a part of the MoHW-IDB Project Execution Unit’s Programme to support the Health System Strengthening of The Bahamas, the ambulances were purchased for $1.4 million dollars from Spain-based manufacturer, Technove.

Minister Darville, emphasized the importance of this initiative and the Ministry’s dedication to providing quality healthcare for all Bahamians stating, “The commissioning of these emergency vehicles is a central step in enhancing our healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that all Bahamians throughout the islands have access to emergency medical services.”

This initiative is a part of a wider collaborative effort to transform the healthcare sector by providing modern, integrated, people centered services throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas so that the pathway to health is improved for all Bahamians.