The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has partnered with Discovery Ambulance Services to deploy ambulances at major accident hotspots across the country.
Under the initiative, the ambulances will provide free emergency transport for road users involved in accidents, ferrying victims from crash scenes to medical facilities at no cost.
TSCZ chief executive Munesu Munodawafa said the rollout covers key routes nationwide, with ambulances deployed as far south as Beitbridge. He said:
“We have ambulances in Wedza, 22 Miles, Beitbridge, Chiredzi, among others. What is interesting to note is that hotspots that have a high frequency of accidents, like Makuti in Karoi, Mashonaland West and Connemara in Midlands, have a dedicated ambulance so that if anything happens, emergency medical teams respond fast.”
Discovery Ambulance Services founder and chief executive David Munowenyu told The Herald that the arrangement will also see ambulances stationed at 100-kilometre intervals along major routes. Said Munowenyu:
“We are proud to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the people of Zimbabwe. This strengthened partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe underscores our shared mission: to save lives, enhance emergency response and keep communities safe during the festive season and beyond.
“The idea is to have an ambulance close by, no matter how far you travel away from the capital.
“In pre-hospital care, there is what is called the ‘golden hour’ theory, which basically explains that the sooner one gets medical help, the higher their chances of surviving an emergency.
“So, in this regard, we are sending our ambulances to all areas across the country.”
He added that anyone in need simply has to call Discovery Ambulance Services’ toll-free number, 991, and a free ambulance will be dispatched.
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