The ‘One Constituency, One Ambulance’ initiative has hit a setback in the Pru East constituency as reports indicate that their allocated ambulance is missing. The issue was brought to the attention of the Assemblyman for the Yeji Traditional Council Electoral Area, Godwin Awudi, during the 25th ordinary meeting held on May 25, 2023.
Godwin Awudi revealed that his constituents raised concerns about the missing ambulance during his interactions with them in his electoral area. As a result, the people of Yeji have been forced to rely on the ambulance from Kwame Danso to transport emergency cases to either the Techiman Holy Family Hospital or the Okomfo Anokyi Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
In an interview with Adom News Reporter Daniel Tachie, the Assemblyman called upon the District Chief Executive and the Mathias Hospital administration to locate the vehicle promptly, or else they risk facing the wrath of the assembly.
On the other hand, the Pru East District Chief Executive (DCE), Adams Abdulai, admitted that he has not seen the ambulance for some time. His investigations have revealed that the vehicle has encountered a mechanical fault and is presently undergoing maintenance at a workshop. Speaking to Adom News’ Daniel Tachie, Abdulai took the opportunity to urge the National Ambulance Service to expedite the maintenance process to ensure that the ambulance can serve its intended purpose for the constituents.
Concerned residents also expressed their worries about the absence of the ambulance and how it is impacting healthcare delivery in the area. The missing ambulance has undoubtedly created a gap in the provision of emergency medical services, leaving the community vulnerable and in need of urgent attention to rectify the situation.