WILLEMSTAD – The Fundashon Kuido pa Ambulans Kòrsou (FKAK) currently has only four out of nine ambulances in operation, while the remaining five are out of service due to maintenance and repairs. This was revealed in a briefing by FKAK Director Alwin Keli to members of Parliament. 

Of particular concern are two newly purchased ambulances, which are still not operational. One of them is reportedly too tall to fit in the ambulance bay at the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), making it unusable until proper adjustments are made. 

Urgent Need for Specialized Emergency Vehicles 

Director Keli emphasized the urgent need for modern, specialized emergency vehicles, particularly ones that are adaptable to narrow streets and hard-to-reach areas on the island. He cited past emergencies such as Hurricane Thomas and the Bandabou floods as reasons why FKAK took the initiative to acquire two new ambulances without waiting for government procurement. 

The limited availability of operational ambulances raises serious concerns about emergency response capacity on the island, particularly in remote districts or during mass casualty incidents. 

Keli's update is likely to intensify political and public scrutiny over the island’s healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness, as Curaçao continues to grapple with logistical challenges in critical services.