Thank you, minster Wenger, for visiting our operation. During her visit, Minister Wenger engaged with AMS senior management to gain valuable insights into the critical role the organisation plays in delivering life-saving and life-enhancing healthcare services to the residents of the Western Cape.
Minister Wenger noted, “The highly specialised and critical work of the AMS team ensures that healthcare becomes more accessible, especially for patients in rural and remote areas. The Western Cape spans a vast geographical area, and this partnership is fundamental to our commitment to delivering timely, equitable healthcare services to all residents, regardless of where they are. Remarkably, air transport reduces travel time to approximately a third of what it would take by road, ensuring faster access to life-saving care.”
Farhaad Haffejee, AMS’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “As we approach the festive season, AMS in partnership with the provincial government, is fully prepared to continue delivering the highest standard of care and support to the communities of the Western Cape. With our dedicated team and advanced fleet, we are ready to provide rapid, life-saving air rescue and medical services from urban centres to the most remote rural areas. Our mission remains clear: to ensure that every person in need of urgent medical care receives the support they deserve, wherever they are.”
Minister Wenger concluded, “Accessibility to equitable healthcare is the guiding principle of the Western Cape’s health strategy and mission. Partnerships with the private sector and non-profit organisations like AMS are essential in ensuring we can provide timely, quality medical services to those who need them most. Together, we are bringing healthcare closer to the people to ensure that no one is left behind.”
