TIRANA, July 2 – Albania’s National Emergency Service has added 13 new ambulances to its fleet, aiming to strengthen emergency response and lifesaving care across the country.
During the inauguration ceremony, Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala said timely first aid remains the most important factor in saving patients’ lives. She added that 36 seasonal health centers are operating nationwide during the summer, with the medicines and equipment needed to serve residents and visitors.
The health minister described each ambulance as a “mini intensive care unit,” saying the vehicles provide the equipment needed to stabilize patients before they reach hospital.
Meanwhile, Sala said about 12,000 tourists received medical care at the seasonal health centers during the past week. She noted that foreign visitors accounted for one quarter of those patients. She also stressed that close coordination among health centers, the National Emergency Service and hospitals remains essential for delivering timely and effective care.
National Emergency Director Skënder Brataj said all 13 ambulances meet the same medical standards and carry full emergency equipment. He added that each vehicle can operate independently for between 15 and 20 hours and can serve every part of Albania.
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