PRESS RELEASE – Provision of Emergency Medical Services During Protests

PRESS RELEASE – Provision of Emergency Medical Services During Protests
Nairobi, Kenya, 26th June 2024: Our attention has been drawn to a viral video circulating on
social media platforms regarding an unauthorized use of an ambulance during protests in Nairobi.
Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus) clarifies that our mission was purely to offer
emergency medical services to any person (s) in need of medical evacuation.
We confirm that our ambulances were only used to evacuate injured persons in need of medical
assistance.
During yesterday’s protests, we attended to over 150 casualties at our temporary triage
stations in the Nairobi CBD and the entire country. A total of 50 critically injured persons
were rushed to various hospitals for further treatment.
E-Plus remains committed to delivering professional emergency medical services, ensuring the
well-being and safety of all individuals.
About E-Plus
E-Plus is the largest private Emergency Medical Services and pre-hospital care provider in the
East and Central Africa, with 128 fleets of superior, fully equipped state-of-the-art ambulances,
manned by highly qualified paramedics and experienced in pre-hospital care. The company is
owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society. www.eplus.co.ke