The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has distributed 84 ambulances to various local government units (LGUs) across the country.
DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the new ambulance units will further empower LGUs in providing high-level emergency response and rescue services and eventually improve the country's health services.
Of f the 84 ambulance units, Regions V and VII obtained seven units each while Regions I, VIII, IX, and CARAGA got six units each.
On the other hand, Regions II, VI, XI, REgion 4-A, Region 4-B, and the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) got five units each while Regions III, X, XII, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) each received four units.
Each Type-1 Basic Life Support Ambulance is a top-of-the-line Nissan Urvan NV350 built and designed to comply with local and international standards, not only for transporting patients but also to provide emergency care and avoid aggravating the patient's injury or illness while transported.
It is equipped with Doctor/EMT/Paramedic Seating and a Negative Pressure System that can eliminate at least three types of viruses to keep BFP personnel safe during its operation and a two-way radio communication device, ventilation airway equipment, monitoring and defibrillator, chest compression device, immobilization device, dressing and bandages, obstetrical delivery set, infection control, and various EMS kits and supplies.