#EMSattack| union frustrated by department's slow response to EMS attacks

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The president of the South African Emergency Personnel's Union, Mpho Mpogeng has told Nghamula Chauke that the union is surprised that the Limpopo Health department is reacting with shock to the incident that happened in the Sekhukhune district. This after an EMS crew from Philadelphia hospital was attacked by robbers while responding to an emergency call that happened at Kgobokwane Village. Mpogeng says this problem will never stop until the department prioritises the safety of EMS personnel. He says the department has ignored the calls by the union to have cameras installed in ambulances.
17 Jan 2024 English South Africa Business · Arts

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