St Johns receives much needed ambulance

Caption:   Director for Ambulance Services Mollen Molki taking a seat in the newest addition to his fleet, as BM Sales Manager James Miles stands by.

By MATTHEW VARI

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 (Midweek Chronicle, PNG)

NATIONAL Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Boroko Motors have come to the aid of the St Johns Ambulance Service through the delivery of the first of two customised Range Rovers built to ferry patients who require medical attention in Port Moresby.

Being the main service provider of ambulance services in the city, the brand new ambulance will add to six ambulances in service for the charitable organisation.

The well-equipped ambulance boasts a single stretcher bed along with necessary equipment and seating for ambulance crews in the customised Rover built to the specification of the ambulance service provider.

Director for Ambulance Services Mollen Molki said that the inclusion of the new ambulance would boost their service capacity.

“Most of our current five vehicles have aged over the years, some as old as 15 years, and we are happy for the assistance by PNG Gaming Control Board and Boroko Motors,” Molki said.

“The last time we received such support was in 2008 from the then Member for Moresby North West Mekere Morauta.”

Boroko Motors Dealer Principle Geoff Evans said that they were pleased to be associated with St Johns, holding the organisation in high regard.

“It’s not that easy to provide a service such as what they provide in such as diverse country as Papua New Guinea,” Evans said.

“The ambulance has been fitted by Land Rover- it is a well-respected vehicle that is suited to the conditions in the country.”

“We hope that it brings a lot of assistance and aid to people in need in Port Morsby.”

Evans added that the Rover was the first of its type customised, adding that it would be suited for both the health sector and that of other government agencies that require robust vehicles that could handle the terrain.

“We have approached many other departments and businesses that would be involved with this type of vehicle that would be involved, in the rural areas,” Evans said

“They can be customised to suit the needs of the customer with our arrangement with Range Rover.”      

Delivery of a second bigger ambulance with two stretcher capacity from Range Rover through NGCB and Boroko Motors will arrive in the country in the coming weeks.