Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation donates 30 fully-equipped ambulances to underprivileged regions
In a commendable effort to alleviate deprivation in underprivileged regions across the country, Parviz Fattah, the head of Mostazafan Foundation, announced the delivery of 30 fully-equipped ambulances during a ceremony.
This recent handover marks the successful implementation of the third stage of the initiative, bringing the total number of ambulances donated by the foundation to deprived areas to a remarkable 100, according to Fars News Agency.
Recognizing the limited access to medical facilities in these marginalized regions and the escalating demand for ambulances, Fattah emphasized the foundation’s commitment to addressing this critical issue.
“The procurement and equipping of ambulances have been prioritized on our agenda,” he underscored.
These 30 equipped ambulances have been dispatched to 30 different regions across 21 provinces of the country. Notably, certain provinces such as Sistan and Baluchestan, Yazd, Gilan, and Kerman have been assigned three ambulances each, taking into account the pressing needs of these areas.
Fattah highlighted that the selection and preparation of these ambulances were based on the requirements specified by universities of medical sciences.
“The Mostazafan Foundation has purchased these ambulances from reputable domestic car manufacturers, strictly adhering to the orders and standards set forth by the Ministry of Health. As of today, these ambulances will be at the disposal of the Ministry of Health in deprived areas,” Fattah affirmed.
He further disclosed that the foundation has dedicated $125,000 for the purchase and equipping of each ambulance. This substantial investment underscores the tremendous commitment of the foundation to ensuring the provision of vital emergency care services to those in dire need.
Moreover, Fattah expressed the foundation’s unwavering resolve to procure and equip additional ambulances for deprived areas.
“We stand ready to purchase and import the necessary ambulances at the foundation’s expense. However, it is regrettable that these fully-equipped ambulances are not readily available in the open market. Their procurement remains solely under the care of the Ministry of Health, thereby elongating the acquisition process,” he stated.
According to the latest report, the donated ambulances have been assigned to 30 medical centers across 19 universities of medical sciences throughout the country. The contents of these equipped ambulances feature a comprehensive range of essential medical equipment, including electroshock devices, ventilators, vital signs monitoring systems, baby incubators, cold boxes, traction splints, scope stretchers, spinal stabilization vests, vacuum mattresses, various wire splints, glucometers, serum pumps, pulse oximeters, and neck collars.
With this latest contribution, the Lanback boards continues to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals residing in deprived areas, ensuring their access to critical emergency medical services.