Ambulance Service
Large number of Corfu patients have to be taken to mainland for treatment
CORFU. There were over 300 transfers from Corfu Hospital to other hospitals in 2021.
Illegally parked cars obstructed ambulance - and drivers shouted at paramedics!
CORFU. The paramedics were verbally abused by angry drivers who couldn΄t get past!
Installation of defibrillators in Central Corfu schools
CORFU. Ambulance Service employees are assisting with the installation.
Ambulance takes 1.5 hours to get to Ai Gordis - Only 2-3 ambulances available
CORFU. Despite the loss of lives and the citizens and workers΄ concern, the Central Ambulance Service (EKAB) in Athens does not seem to care.
Report of unprovoked attack against Corfu Ambulance Service paramedics
CORFU. Corfu Ambulance Service Employees Union: We are asking the state to finally take measures to protect the ambulance crew.
Corfu Ambulance Service finally gets its own motorcycle..from a donor
CORFU. On the initiative of Mayor Meropi Ydraiou, IKOS donated a motorcycle to the Ambulance Service.
Donation of equipment to Ambulance Service from foreign lovers of Corfu
CORFU. "Acts like these significantly help Corfu ambulance crews in their work."
Ambulance Service still waiting for new ambulances and staff
CORFU. The project for the supply of 18 ambulances is being retendered – Still no advertisement for the positions by ASEP for new recruitments.
Corfu Ambulance Service complaining again about understaffing
CORFU. The Ambulance Service in the south cannot operate on a daily basis - At least 15 more personnel are required in Corfu.
Update on use of water ambulance for transfers
CORFU. The Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health met with Harbourmaster Yiannis Stathouros and Deputy Harbourmaster Kostas Beretoulis.
Donation of modern equipment to Ambulance Service
CORFU. The Ambulance Service (EKAB) is moved by the response of more and more members of the public to the vital needs of the service.
Firefighting training exercise together with Ambulance Service
CORFU. There was a firefighting and rescue exercise at the oil tanks in Alykes this morning.
Issues regarding water ambulance brought to Marine Minister’s attention
CORFU. The Ambulance Service (EKAB) Employees΄ Union met with the Minister of Mercantile Marine and Island Policy Yannis Plakiotakis.
Road accident on Eth.Lefkimmis Rd - motorcyclist injured
CORFU. The new EKAB swift response motorcycle was quickly at the scene.
Ambulances suffer consequences of unsuitable premises
CORFU. A solution has still not been found regarding suitable premises for Corfu Ambulance Service (EKAB).
Defibrillators at Police Department Headquarters and in Spilia
CORFU. The defibrillators purchased by Corfu businesses are gradually being placed to add to the island΄s network.
7 donated defibrillators arrive in Corfu
CORFU. Two weeks after the tragic death of a young man, who might have lived if there had been an ambulance available.
Corfu Ambulance Service Union appeals to businesses for purchase of motorbike
CORFU. Union asks for help again due to lack of sufficient support from the state.
