The Peruvian Army and the Ministry of Health have expanded the fleet of ambulances for the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU), reinforcing their commitment to public health. The new and renewed vehicles were presented during a ceremony led by President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between health workers and the armed forces.
“We celebrate the union of efforts between health workers and members of the Armed Forces, who trust in a system that saves lives,” said President Boluarte. She was joined by César Vásquez Sánchez, Minister of Health.
Under an agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Army, five strategic SAMU bases are being consolidated at locations including Círculo Militar (Jesús María), Cuartel Barbones (El Agustino), Cuartel General del Ejército (San Borja), Hospital Militar Geriátrico (Chorrillos), and Centro de Salud Militar del Rímac. So far in 2025, these coordinated efforts have enabled more than 5,000 emergency responses.
A new ambulance has also been assigned to a future base in San Juan de Miraflores to meet high demand for emergency services in that district, which has already recorded over 2,650 calls for assistance this year.
“We reaffirm that our front line is also on every street, ready to respond when a citizen’s health needs us. This agreement is tangible and materializes with five renewed ambulances that will travel the streets with technology and hope,” said Brigadier General Fredy Isla Tapia, director of the Central Military Hospital.
During the event, officials highlighted improvements in response times and reduced mortality rates due to emergencies as a result of this joint initiative. The security measures and infrastructure provided by the Army are expected to ensure faster and more effective care for thousands of residents.
