By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu
Tojeh-Ada, June 21, GNA — The National Ambulance Service has confirmed that the Ada constituency ambulance has resumed emergency operations following repair works after being out of service for more than six months due to an engine breakdown.
The ambulance had been grounded since December 13, 2025, raising concerns among residents and health stakeholders about emergency healthcare delivery in the Ada East District.
Mr Adams Awudu Jakpa, Ada East District Director of the National Ambulance Service, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Ada.
Mr Jakpa said the ambulance was repaired and returned to service on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, through the support of Madam Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, Member of Parliament for Ada and the Ada East District Assembly.
“As we speak, the air conditioner is not working, but it is better than not having the ambulance at all. The vehicle is now operational and responding to emergencies,” he said.
He explained that ambulances were generally expected to have an operational lifespan of about five years, noting that the Ada constituency ambulance was procured and registered in 2020 and has now been in service for six years.
He commended stakeholders who contributed towards restoring the vehicle, stressing that access to emergency medical transport remained critical in saving lives, particularly in districts with dispersed and hard-to-reach communities.
The repair of the ambulance comes after months of public concern over the absence of a functioning emergency response vehicle in the constituency.
The issue gained national attention following a demonstration by a group of youth in Ada, who called on authorities to address several developmental challenges in the area, including the prolonged breakdown of the ambulance.
Subsequently, Madam Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, Member of Parliament for Ada Constituency, donated GHC50,000 to support the National Ambulance Service in restoring the vehicle to operation.
A visit by GNA to the ambulance station observed that the vehicle was in good condition and ready to provide emergency services to residents within the constituency and surrounding communities.
Some residents who spoke to GNA expressed relief and excitement over the restoration of the ambulance, describing it as a major boost to healthcare delivery and emergency response in the area.
They expressed hope that authorities would continue to provide the resources and maintenance support required to keep the ambulance operational and prevent future breakdowns.
The residents further called for the provision of additional ambulances to serve the growing population of the Ada area and improve emergency healthcare access.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Opesika Tetteh Puplampu