OREANDA-NEWS. The cabinet today approved a national programme on development of emergency medical care for 2016-2020. The document sees strengthening and modernising the emergency service, as well as creating an integrated system for granting aid in emergency cases.

The programme is meant to improve people access to emergency medical services, to increase the chances of patient survival, as well as providing quality services for people.

The authorities also are committed to increase capabilities of the emergency medical assistance service till 2020, as well as to ensure its functioning in integrated regime with other specialised emergency services. At the same time, the medical staff skills will be diversified, and the people will be instructed on the methods of providing first aid.