Ambulances, boats, ATVs handed over by Ministry of Health

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony second from left on one of the ATVs (Ministry of Health photo)

The Ministry of Health yesterday handed over fifteen  ATVs, four  ambulances and three boats purchased under the Regional Health Services programme to support the transportation needs of the hinterland regions.

The ATVs were allocated to Region One (Barima-Waini), Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).

Meanwhile, the ambulances were distributed to Regions Nine, Six, and Two, to aid in the enhancement of emergency care services, a release from the Ministry of Health said.