NewzThe Eastern Cape Department of Health maintains that its ambulance fleet remains operational, contradicting reports from frontline emergency medical services (EMS) workers and their union representatives. Staff indicate that the service has effectively collapsed due to a critical shortage of properly equipped vehicles available for emergency response.
In the Nelson Mandela Bay area, reports suggest that only a limited number of ambulances are available during certain shifts. This discrepancy between official government claims and the accounts of field personnel highlights significant concerns regarding the reliability and capacity of emergency medical infrastructure in the region.
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