In a bid to achieve quality healthcare delivery in Wassa Amenfi East in the Western Region, a brand new Ambulance has been secured by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah.
The brand new Toyota Hiace vehicle has been handed over to the Ambulance Service department in Wassa Akropong, the municipal capital to augment means of transportation of referral cases.
Hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah initiated the need and support to secure a new Ambulance to serve the municipality and remote areas.
The MCE, through his lobbying skills, contacted one Director DJ, a businessman who granted the request and donated the vehicle two days after the request, according to the municipal chief executive.
The Toyota Hiace (GW-6629-26) is equipped with a mobile stretcher, oxygen cylinder, patient monitor, vital signs equipment, vacuum splits, CPR machine.
Other essentials include incubation sets, suction device, ventilator, paramedic jump bags, functioning beacon lights, siren and interior working lights.
The Omanhene of Wasa Amenfi traditional area, Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II, Wasa Amenfi Queen mother, Nana Ameyaa, divisional chiefs, various heads of department and units were present to grace the handing over ceremony at Wassa Akropong.
The MCE in his remarks, highlighted a disheartening situation hindering smooth operations of the ambulance service department in the municipality and general healthcare in Wassa Amenfi East.
He revealed to the gathering that the municipality’s only ambulance is grounded after several servicing attempts.
On this backdrop, hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah said patients, including pregnant women, were forced to travel to Kumasi by taxi, with some succumbing to death in the middle of the road.
He stressed the importance of a functional ambulances, noting a 70% successful role in all emergency medical treatment by providing crucial first aid, expressing joy at securing one for the municipality.
The MCE thanked the Wassa Amenfi Paramount Chief for his guidance and advice, helping him establish another instrumental legacy as MCE.
He told the gathering that having his name on the vehicle affirms his adherence to the chief’s counsel.
The Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, Dr. Patrick Inkoom-Colbelson, thanked the MCE and donor for securing the vehicle.
According to him, attending to emergency cases was previously disheartening, but thanks to the MCE and his sponsors, transportation will improve.
The Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service assured they’ll prioritize maintenance and use the ambulance for its intended purpose.
In his request to respond appropriately to emergencies, he urged Ghanaians to avoid prank calls, saying frivolous calls hinder help for those in genuine need.
Dr. Patrick Inkoom-Colbelson stressed responsible use of emergency lines to prevent diverting resources from life-threatening situations.
*Source: Kaakyire Kwasi Afari. Ark FM*
