Accra: Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, Dufia of Mafi Adidome, along with Mama Drapey III, the Queenmother of Mafi Adidome, and the Council of Elders of the TOH/TOVIE Clan, have successfully restored and handed over an ambulance to the Ghana National Ambulance Service. This initiative aims to enhance emergency healthcare delivery in the Central Tongu Constituency.
According to Ghana News Agency, the ambulance had been out of service for several months due to mechanical issues but was recommissioned and formally handed over to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) during a ceremony at the Old District Assembly grounds in Adidome. The repairs, which were fully financed by Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo, involved replacing faulty injectors that had impaired the operational capacity of the emergency response vehicle.
During the ceremony, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo emphasized the traditional authority's commitment to the health and safety of residents in the Central Tongu Constituency. He highlighted the critical role ambulance services play in bridging the gap between emergencies and access to medical care, stressing the importance of timely emergency transportation in saving lives. He reiterated that the wellbeing of the community, particularly in health, remains a primary concern for the chiefs.
Togbe Kakaklolo noted that although traditional authorities may not always have unlimited resources, effective leadership and community mobilization can address critical development challenges. He stated that health and education are priority areas for the Mafi Traditional Area, with the council supporting health facilities through various interventions, including logistics and essential resources.
The Chief also mentioned ongoing initiatives at the Adidome Government Hospital, including renovation works aimed at improving healthcare delivery. He expressed gratitude to the Ghana National Ambulance Service for their collaboration and pledged continued support from the traditional council to improve residents' welfare.
Mr. Bright Kingsley Manu, the Volta Regional Administrative Manager of the Ghana National Ambulance Service, expressed gratitude to Togbe Kakaklolo and the Council of Elders for their intervention. He noted that replacing the faulty injectors had restored the ambulance to operational status after a prolonged inactivity.
Mr. Manu highlighted several operational challenges faced by the Ambulance Service, such as the 'no bed syndrome,' poor road networks, and high maintenance costs for ambulance fleets. He appealed to traditional leaders and communities across the country to follow Togbe Kakaklo's example by supporting the Ambulance Service, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in sustaining emergency medical response systems.
He also commended the Medical Superintendent and staff of the Adidome Government Hospital for their continued partnership and support. The restoration and recommissioning of the ambulance are expected to strengthen emergency medical response in Central Tongu and improve access to timely pre-hospital care for residents.