Shanxi Yangquan official announcement "120 Failed to Transfer Elderly in a Timely Manner, Ordered to Pay 170,000 Yuan but Has Not Yet Complied".

On February 26, the Health Commission of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, issued a situation report: Recently, some media reported a case in our city where "emergency personnel did not assist in transporting the elderly in a timely manner, resulting in the ineffective rescue and death of the elderly, and the emergency center was ordered to pay over 170,000 yuan in compensation but has not yet fulfilled the payment." The Health Commission of the city attached great importance to this issue, immediately formed a special working group to conduct an investigation and disposal. After investigation, it was found that the situation reported was basically true. We deeply regret and are saddened by the unfortunate death of the elderly, and we express our sincere condolences to the family. Regarding the issue of delayed payment of compensation, the Commission has conducted a serious talk with the city's emergency center, instructing them to immediately liaise with the family and strictly enforce the court's effective judgment, requiring them to pay the compensation in full and within a limited time. The Commission will supervise the whole process to ensure that the compensation is implemented as soon as possible. In the next step, the Commission will continue to improve the emergency system, effectively enhance emergency service capabilities, and make every effort to protect the lives and health of the people, sincerely accepting supervision from the media and all sectors of society.