04 October 2024 | 19:29

Medical teams arriving in private cars bother Kazakhstanis

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Tengrinews.kz - Residents of Astana have noticed that medical personnel often arrive in private cars instead of ambulances, causing mixed reactions among the residents of the capital. The Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan commented on the situation.

Tengrinews.kz - Residents of Astana have noticed that medical personnel often arrive in private cars instead of ambulances, causing mixed reactions among the residents of the capital. The Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan commented on the situation.

According to the ministry, the city's ambulance service has 145 vehicles, of which 53 require repairs, and 37 are beyond repair after accidents.

"The current situation involves 97 teams for all categories of calls. Additionally, 20 brigades in outsourcing (taxi brigades)," the Ministry of Healthcare reported.

The ministry clarified that Astana requires a total of 187 teams for all categories of calls. According to the Ministry of Healthcare, up to 70 ambulance vehicles are planned to be delivered by the end of this year and in the first half of 2025.

Earlier, ambulances will no longer provide 24/7 service to all patients without exception. This is stated in a draft order published on the "Open NPA" portal.