The Gauteng department of health has blamed the recent deterioration of emergency vehicles in Tshwane on a spike in call-outs over the last six months.
She explained that according to policy, all EMS vehicles with mileages of 200,000km and above must be replaced."Every vehicle is assessed on its condition and cost of refurbishment within the context of the policy," she said.Fifteen ambulances were written off in 2015, 55 in 2016 and 25 in 2017. The number for 2018 isIn the financial years from 2016 to 2018, 222 ambulances were refurbished for service at a cost of R22m - an average of about R100,000 each.
Bloom also inquired about ambulances allegedly stored on the corner of the M10 and the R573 Moloto Road. But Ramokgopa said she needed more information because she couldn't locate the said fleet. “An attempt was made to locate the said address provided, but it could not be found on three occasions by assigned officials. More information is needed," she said.
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