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Issues with Patient Transportation Due to Ambulance Shortage

April 28, 2026

Patients are facing significant issues with the Ambulance Service, as appointments and transfers are being canceled due to a lack of available ambulances. This has health consequences, with some cases leading to a deterioration in their condition. The head of the Service admits there is a problem and emphasizes the need for modernization. The Patients' Rights Observatory reports increasing complaints about these issues. Patients' daily lives are being negatively affected by this situation.