Bulawayo runs just seven working ambulances when thirty would help everyone properly. Most people call private services because city ambulances never show up fast enough. These private rides cost over $30 compared to city ones at $11. Many families ask neighbors with cars to rush sick people to hospitals during emergencies.
The city needs more emergency vehicles for all 28 areas. Mrs. Zhou from city hall tells us they fixed two old ambulances to reach seven. Five have great life-saving tools, but those two old ones carry only stable patients. She admits they send people to private services when busy, though many refuse this option.
They tried buying four more last year but failed when sellers backed out. Minister Judith Ncube traveled to Belarus seeking help for fire trucks and ambulances. The city waits for the central government to answer their request. Local leaders worry about poor families who cannot pay cash upfront for private services.
City ambulances let people pay later through monthly bills. Mr. Winos Dube heads the residents group and says crime victims with stab wounds need real ambulances, not neighbor cars. Mr. Thembelani Dube wants better money management at City Hall to buy these vital vehicles. He believes health needs must come first, above all other spending.
Last September, Belarus health officials checked big hospitals around Bulawayo. Both countries signed agreements covering health, schools, farms, and business. This visit might bring changes through doctor exchanges and health money. The city hopes all this leads to better services soon since seven ambulances cannot serve everyone who needs help.
The city needs more emergency vehicles for all 28 areas. Mrs. Zhou from city hall tells us they fixed two old ambulances to reach seven. Five have great life-saving tools, but those two old ones carry only stable patients. She admits they send people to private services when busy, though many refuse this option.
They tried buying four more last year but failed when sellers backed out. Minister Judith Ncube traveled to Belarus seeking help for fire trucks and ambulances. The city waits for the central government to answer their request. Local leaders worry about poor families who cannot pay cash upfront for private services.
City ambulances let people pay later through monthly bills. Mr. Winos Dube heads the residents group and says crime victims with stab wounds need real ambulances, not neighbor cars. Mr. Thembelani Dube wants better money management at City Hall to buy these vital vehicles. He believes health needs must come first, above all other spending.
Last September, Belarus health officials checked big hospitals around Bulawayo. Both countries signed agreements covering health, schools, farms, and business. This visit might bring changes through doctor exchanges and health money. The city hopes all this leads to better services soon since seven ambulances cannot serve everyone who needs help.
