Gov’t reconsidering ‘One Constituency, One Ambulance’ model to distribute 100 new vehicles – Akandoh
The government is reconsidering the “One Constituency, One Ambulance” model as it prepares to add 100 new ambulances to the national fleet in 2027.
Government is mulling a rethink of the "One Constituency, One Ambulance" model as it prepares to introduce 100 new ambulances into the national fleet in 2027. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has not yet made a final decision on how these vehicles will be allocated. He told Joy News that the government is assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the previous system before determining if it should continue or revise its approach.
Akandoh suggested that areas with non-functional ambulances might be given priority under a new system. He stated that if an ambulance in a specific area is broken or no longer functional, it is only fair to replace it. The minister also mentioned that the government is evaluating whether to retain the previous distribution model.
Ultimately, the decision will hinge on the effectiveness of the existing system. If it has served the country well, there may be no need to overhaul it. The expansion of the ambulance fleet is part of broader initiatives to enhance emergency care. Akandoh revealed that the government inherited several broken ambulances and found that the fleet was uninsured.
He emphasized that all government ambulances are now insured as of 2025. Currently, there are over 200 functioning ambulances. In 2027, the government plans to replenish the fleet with 100 new vehicles. These ambulances will also be integrated into the national emergency bed management system, which the Health Ministry is piloting.
This system will allow ambulance teams to identify suitable locations for emergency patients based on bed availability.
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