×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why having an ambulance near you could save your life

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

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.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Stephen Rutto 42 mins ago
Sports
Kenya basks in 10,000m glory at African Senior Athletics event
Sports
Stage set for World U20 Champs trials
Football
Ingo derby now a huge test for AFC Leopards' title credentials
By Ben Ahenda 20 hrs ago
Boxing
Okong'o leads experienced boxers into finals