The Rotary Club of Port Moresby has made a generous donation of K20,000 to St John to support its ambulance wash-bay.
President of the Rotary Club Mr Rio Fiocco and the club members, official handover of the cheque to St John Ambulance on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the St John headquarter.
The funds will be used to purchase a High Pressure Washer and a Wet Dry Vacuum for the ambulance wash-bay.
The ambulance wash-bay is a critical part of St John’s operations, as it ensures that all ambulances are clean and ready to respond to emergencies at all times.
With the new equipment, St John will be able to clean its ambulances more efficiently and effectively, ensuring that patients continue to receive the highest level of care possible.
“Keeping the environment where our patients are cared for as clean and clinically sterile as we can, is the most fundamental thing in our operations,” St John Ambulance CEO Matt Cannon said.
“We have a well-established standardised cleaning system and it takes 30-60 minutes for us to wash each vehicle.”
The CEO said there is a needed for heavy duty industrial grade cleaning equipment, and they are grateful for this donation, which have now enable them to purchase these equipment.
The Rotary Club of Port Moresby has a long history of supporting charitable causes in the country, and this donation is part of their commitment to making a positive difference in the community.
Rotary Club of Port Moresby president Mr Fiocco said, they are pleased to support the work of St John Ambulance.
“We know that they are doing a wonderful work in our community and our club is very pleased to continue our ongoing support,” Mr Fiocco said.
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