The inauguration of the ambulance station in Pedoula Community was held this morning by the Minister of Health, Mr. Michael Hadjipandela, stressing that the promise to operate an ambulance station at the Pedoula Health Centre, which was included in the Strategic Development of Mountain Communities, is now a reality.
In his welcome address, the Minister of Health said that the Ambulance Service and Emergency Departments are the bulwarks of a health system, which is why throughout the world the planning of Pre-Hospital Health Care Services is considered of paramount importance for the implementation of each country's Health Policy.
"Providing equal access to health services to all citizens, regardless of their area of residence, is one of the fundamental human rights in the context of health security and equity, and ensuring this is an obligation of the State. The timely response of ambulances to emergencies is crucial both in saving human life and in the overall cost of care."
He also stressed that the Ministry of Health, aiming to continuously improve the services provided to our suffering citizens, is investing in the qualitative upgrading of pre-hospital health care by establishing Ambulance Stations in mountainous areas.
Mr. Hadjipandela thanked all those who contributed to the implementation of the above project, and especially the Community Chief and the members of the Pedoulas Community Council for their excellent cooperation.
(AF)
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