British News Agency

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that 42 patient transport vehicles and one SAMU 192 ambulance have been put into service in Rio de Janeiro for use within the public healthcare system.

Lula da Silva stated that the delivered vehicles will serve patients living in 39 municipalities across the state and will facilitate citizens’ access to examinations, tests, surgeries, radiotherapy, hemodialysis, and other specialized treatments.

Noting that the total investment exceeded 24 million Brazilian reals, Lula da Silva said the financing was provided under the “Agora Tem Especialistas” program and the “Novo PAC Saúde” initiative.