Central Australian health provider Purple House will soon begin operating a second Purple Truck for remote dialysis.

Member for Namatjira Chansey Paech announced the Territory Labor Government funding today at Purple House’s “Share a Tale” event in Alice Springs.

The Purple Truck is a self-contained dialysis unit on wheels that has two dialysis chairs and allows patients to receive treatment on country.

Having a second truck will allow Purple House to help more people, in more communities, more often.

The Northern Territory Government will contribute the truck, while the Australian Government will contribute the container to house the dialysis machines.

The ongoing operational costs of the second truck will be covered by Purple House.

Quotes from Health Minister Natasha Fyles:

“All Territorians are entitled to the best possible medical treatment in their local community."

“Too many remote Territorians are having to leave community to get the dialysis treatment they need in the major centres."

“The Purple Truck enables people to receive treatment on country and this second truck will help increase the level of service."

Quotes from Member for Namatjira Chansey Paech:

“Purple House and the Purple Truck provide an absolutely essential service for people requiring renal treatment in the bush."

“People living in my electorate will be excited to know that Purple House will be  increasing the level of service to remote communities and renal patients."