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El Salvador received new ambulances and mobile clinics specializing in maternal and child health care, as part of the cooperation between the Salvadoran government and the Republic of Korea. First Lady Gabriela de Bukele emphasized that this equipment will improve the response to obstetric emergencies and ensure safe transport for mothers and newborns throughout the country.
The units are designed to address complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period. They are equipped with the necessary medical equipment to stabilize patients in critical situations and provide immediate care for babies from their first minutes of life. Furthermore, mobile clinics will expand coverage in communities where access to hospitals and specialized centers is limited.
“They look like ambulances, but they are actually like moving embraces, there to support families in critical moments, even in the most remote places”, said the First Lady, referring to the human impact of these units, which represent not only medical infrastructure but also a concrete improvement in the quality and timeliness of care.
The main objective is to reduce risks associated with obstetric emergencies, one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal complications. These ambulances aim to shorten transfer times, ensure adequate conditions during transport, and strengthen the national healthcare network.
The addition of these units is part of the efforts launched after the approval of the Ley Nacer con Cariño in february 2022. This legislation promotes a respectful, safe, and mother- and newborn-centered care model, guaranteeing dignified birth and optimal conditions from the very first moment of life.
With the arrival of the new ambulances and mobile clinics, the health system is expanding its operational capacity and strengthening coverage in rural and hard-to-reach areas, consolidating international cooperation as a key component in strengthening maternal and child health care in the country.
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