The fact that the prices of emergency ambulance services for accidents and critical illnesses have increased
Some social media pages circulated news about an increase in the prices of emergency ambulance services for accidents and critical illnesses. The Cabinet Media Center contacted the Ministry of Health and Population, which denied that news, stressing that there is no truth to the increase in the prices of emergency ambulance services for accidents and illnesses. Critical, stressing that all ambulance services are for emergency medical cases such as accidents and emergency situations such as clots and heart attacks. And others are provided free of charge, without the patient bearing any financial burdens, as it is an inherent right of the citizen guaranteed by the Constitution, where the citizen has the right, if he is exposed to any emergency health crisis, to call the ambulance number “123” Free of charge, provided that the ambulance service transports him to the nearest government hospital free of charge.
In addition to expanding the free umbrella of ambulance services to cover sick cases that are incapable of movement and that require receiving treatment in hospitals and transportation by ambulance on a regular basis in accordance with approved medical reports such as ( Cases of dialysis – oncology treatment), provided that they complete the required documents and submit them to the Ambulance Authority branch in their governorates, indicating that the price increase will only apply to non-ambulatory services provided by the Ambulance Authority, such as A person needs an ambulance to leave the hospital after recovery, or insurance services such as securing football matches, securing a conference or elections, or securing a movie filming location.
We appeal to the various media outlets and users of social networking sites to ensure accuracy and objectivity In disseminating news, and communicating with the relevant authorities to ensure before publishing information that is not based on any facts and leads to creating confusion among citizens, and to report any rumors or false information, please send it to the WhatsApp numbers. August of the Cabinet Media Center (01155508688 -01155508851) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or via email (rumors@idsc.net.eg).
