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Why having an ambulance near you could save your life

A well-equipped ambulance service nearby can mean the difference between life and death. [iStockphoto]

Ambulance services are the backbone of emergency medical services, providing pre-hospital medical care to patients who require immediate medical attention.

In Kenya, health is a devolved function of the 47 counties as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010. In many cases, having a well-equipped ambulance service nearby can mean the difference between life and death.

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