- Jul 5
Belgium's health minister moves to take over 1733 emergency line after heatwave wait times hit 25 minutes
After wait times of up to 25 minutes during the recent heatwave, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke wants to transfer the 1733 non-emergency medical line from the Interior Ministry to his own department.
- Jun 27
Heatwave doubles Belgium’s emergency calls to 11,784 in a day, 20 extra ambulances deployed as hospitals hit capacity
Belgium’s emergency number 112 received 11,784 calls on Friday, nearly double the daily average, as a prolonged heatwave pushed ambulance interventions to 4,324 and forced the deployment of 20 extra vehicles. Hospital emergency departments are now warning of longer waiting times and strained geriatric wards.
