You would have thought
Yes the country that built railways
Introduced safe navigation, courtesy of Harrison and his clocks.
Brunel.
Built a ship, disassembled said vessel; transported it to South America, in parts small enough to be carried by mules. Rebuilt it 7000 feet above sea level.
Could organise. A nationwide air ambulance service.
Get their act together, they couldn't paint the scenery.
To much paperwork not enough action.