31 new ambulances in 12th Plan
June 19th, 2019
The government has allocated budget for 31 new ambulances in the 12th Plan, health minister Dechen Wangmo said at the National Assembly yesterday. Of the 31 new ambulances, Lyonpo said that about 18 would replace the existing ambulances that have been in operation for more than 10 years. To read more, please subscribe by registering […]
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