In the Bahamas, several National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) employees have criticised recently acquired ambulances, saying their small size and inability to accommodate large patients and essential medical equipment make them unsuitable for responding to emergencies.
The Nassau Tribune reports that Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the vehicles are still effective in emergencies.
He said despite their smaller size, their advantages include maneuverability in tight spaces and quicker response times.
Fourteen ambulances arrived from Spain last month to address critical shortage issues.
Dr Darville said the ambulances bought from Spain for about $1.5m were intended for the Capital and Family Islands as part of an Inter-American Development Bank and Ministry of Health project.
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