Medi Response KZN Director, Paul Herbst dies
Paul Herbst, the director of Medi Response KZN, has died.
The well-known paramedic had recently returned from a rescue mission in Türkiye.
Medi Response announced his death on Tuesday.
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Herbst, director of Medi Response KZN. On behalf of the entire team at Medi Response, we express our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” it said.
“Paul was a well-respected and dedicated leader in the field of emergency medical services. His passion for helping others was evident in the work he did every day, and he was known for his unwavering commitment to providing care to those in need.”
Medi Response said the loss of Herbst was a tremendous blow to the community, and his absence would be deeply felt by all who knew him.
“As we mourn his passing, it is important to remember the incredible contributions he made and the countless lives he touched along the way.
“During this time of grief, we ask that everyone respect the privacy of Paul’s family and friends as they navigate through this difficult time. Let us all take a moment to honour his memory and celebrate the legacy of a truly remarkable man. Rest in peace, Paul.”
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IPSS Medical Rescue, where Herbst had previously worked for almost eight years, said his death was a tragic loss for all in the industry.
“Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time,” IPSS said.
Paul Herbst cause of death in light of the recent news hasn’t been revealed, yet.
Paul was the Operations Director at IPSS Medical Rescue for many years before taking up his most recent position as Director of Medi Response KZN, where he oversaw the brand’s expansion in the province. Paul has had an impressive career saving lives as an advanced life-support paramedic on the front lines of accident scenes, natural disasters, and war zones.
He was a regular on Radio Life & Style, providing the community with important updates and reliable information whenever disaster struck on the North Coast and elsewhere, from the KZN riots in 2021 and floods in 2022 to reports from the scenes of global disasters like the hurricane-ravaged Beira in Mozambique and the recent earthquakes in Turkey.
Herbst travelled to help Turkey and Syria in the wake of the devastating earthquake that left thousands of people dead or missing as part of the Medi Response team working under the Gift of The Givers banner.
Imtiaz Sooliman, the director of Gift of the Givers, has expressed his sincere sympathies to Paul Herbst’s family.
