US EditionQuebec Announces $36 Million to Improve Pre-Hospital Services in the Regions
- Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Thursday that Quebec will invest $35.8 million to improve pre-hospital services across the province this year.
- This funding boost comes shortly after Interim Auditor General Alain Fortin released findings showing that half of Quebec's population resides in municipalities lacking first responder services, leading to frequent delays in urgent emergency call responses.
- The investment will increase ambulance service availability by 35,000 additional hours tailored to regional demands, elevate funding for first responder programs from $11 million to $32.7 million, and support the installation of 450 new defibrillators within the coming year.
- In rural areas, 59% of very urgent calls take more than 10 minutes to be answered, and first responders arrive before paramedics in 73% of cases to provide basic care, emphasizing the need for expanded coverage.
- The government aims to increase population coverage from 50% to 80% by 2028, striving to offer Quebecers the best possible pre-hospital emergency services throughout all regions.
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Quebec announces $36 million to improve pre-hospital services in the regions
The Legault government is allocating $35.8 million to improve access to pre-hospital emergency services, notably by increasing ambulance coverage in the regions. Health Minister Christian Dubé made the announcement Thursday, stating that the government’s objective is to provide “the best possible pre-hospital coverage to Quebecers in all regions.” This year, Quebec will therefore add 35,000 […]
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