NewzIn the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, a critical shortage of operational ambulances has left patients stranded and unable to access emergency medical services. The crisis is characterized by a significant number of vehicles remaining grounded, preventing timely transport for those in urgent need of hospital care.
The severity of the situation is illustrated by the case of a patient suffering a stroke who was brought to the Ngonyama Clinic near Cacadu. The lack of available emergency transport highlights systemic failures in the regional healthcare infrastructure, leaving local residents vulnerable during life-threatening medical emergencies.
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