According to the health ministry, after it received backlash from the public and media queries, it had to clarify why the motorbikes were needed.
The Ministry of Health says the motorbikes provided for health workers in the Eastern Cape are not meant to replace ambulances but are designed to bring healthcare closer to the people.
On Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize handed over 100 motorbikes and 10 mobile clinics in the Eastern Cape. “The motorbikes are appendaged by both sitting and supine units which are fully waterproofed so that even those who cannot sit up can be accommodated. No patient will be exposed to the elements while being transported in these units.
The Eastern Cape health department also released a statement, saying it had “noted with regret the misperception that has been created on social media platforms following the launch of mobile clinics and scooters”.
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