Zhuhai, Guangdong Province—In a significant step toward strengthening cross-border emergency medical services, Zhuhai is poised to deploy four ambulances equipped with dual Guangdong-Macao license plates. These ambulances, currently awaiting final approval, are expected to streamline the transfer process for critically ill patients between Zhuhai and the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
This initiative aims to deepen the integration of medical resources within the Greater Bay Area, fostering collaboration among Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macao. According to the pre-hospital emergency care branch of Zhuhai’s medical association, the deployment will significantly reduce response times and enhance patient care across the region.
To bolster this collaboration, Zhuhai dispatched 12 emergency response team members to Hong Kong for specialized training this year. In a reciprocal exchange, 33 emergency medical personnel from Hong Kong visited Zhuhai in three groups for training and knowledge-sharing sessions. These exchanges have enriched the expertise of medical teams and promoted best practices in emergency care.
Furthermore, Zhuhai has actively organized and participated in joint drills, emergency exercises, and academic exchanges within the Greater Bay Area. These efforts have broadened and deepened cooperation in emergency medical rescue, ensuring preparedness and coordinated responses to critical situations.
Yang Lijuan, director of the city’s emergency medical rescue center, highlighted that the introduction of dual-license ambulances and enhanced academic exchanges mark new progress in emergency medical rescue cooperation between Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and the Macao SAR. She emphasized the importance of these developments in improving regional healthcare services.
The advancement of cross-border emergency services comes as Macao prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its return to China, symbolizing the ongoing commitment to regional unity and collaborative growth.
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Ambulances with Chinese mainland, Macao plates ready for service
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