{
  "id": 12815027,
  "title": "Ambulances were uninsured and grounded when we took office – Health Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ambulances-were-uninsured-and-grounded-when-we-took-office-health-12815027",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ambulances-were-uninsured-and-grounded-when-we-took-office-health-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh revealed during an interview on Joy News’ PM Express that the previous government inherited an ambulance fleet with no insured vehicles, and many were also grounded. This state of affairs was one of the challenges his administration faced upon assuming office. In 2025, the government took steps to address this issue by insuring all the ambulances. Concerns were also raised about the availability of ambulances across the country, as many were found to be grounded upon the government's arrival. However, the situation has since improved significantly, with more than 200 ambulances now functioning. The Health Minister plans to procure an additional 100 new ambulances in 2027 to further replenish the fleet. The distribution model for these new ambulances is yet to be decided, but the government is considering prioritizing areas where existing ambulances are faulty or non-functional. The Minister also acknowledged the need to review the previous distribution model to determine whether it should be maintained or revised. The government aims to build upon systems that have proven effective, and if the previous distribution system has served well, there may be no need for a complete overhaul.",
  "summary": "Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that the government inherited an ambulance fleet in which none of the vehicles was insured, with many also grounded. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr Akandoh said the state of the ambulance fleet was one of the challenges his administration encountered after taking office. “The status of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Previous government inherited uninsured ambulances",
    "Over 200 ambulances now operational",
    "Additional 100 ambulances to be procured in 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ambulances were uninsured and grounded when we took office – Health Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ambulances-were-uninsured-and-grounded-when-we-took-office-health",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}