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Ambulances and Scanners in Crisis | Mauritius News
Over a third of the Ministry’s ambulance fleet is idle, with 25 out of 65 grounded — five too old to fix, and others set to return soon but not enough to cover future needs. Meanwhile, critical hospital imaging machines like MRI and CT scanners are failing across major facilities, forcing patients to seek care elsewhere or pay private clinics. While officials blame outdated equipment and faulty parts, medical leaders argue systemic issues like slow bureaucracy and poor maintenance planning are at fault. Experts are pushing for dedicated teams, stricter procurement rules, and a “buy and…
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