Residents of Ada have welcomed the return of emergency ambulance services following the repair and recommissioning of the constituency’s only ambulance after more than six months out of operation.
The National Ambulance Service confirmed that the vehicle, which had been grounded since December 13, 2025, due to an engine fault, resumed emergency response duties on June 16, 2026, bringing relief to communities that had been without a dedicated ambulance for months.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Ada East District Director of the National Ambulance Service, Mr Adams Awudu Jakpa, said the restoration of the ambulance was made possible through support from the Member of Parliament for Ada, Madam Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, and the Ada East District Assembly.
He noted that although the vehicle’s air-conditioning system is yet to be repaired, it is fully operational and responding to emergencies across the district.
Mr Jakpa described the return of the ambulance as a significant boost to healthcare delivery, particularly in remote communities where access to emergency transportation can mean the difference between life and death.
The ambulance’s prolonged breakdown had sparked widespread concern among residents and healthcare stakeholders, with many warning about the impact on emergency medical care in the constituency.
The issue gained further attention after a group of youth in Ada staged a demonstration highlighting several developmental challenges in the area, including the absence of a functioning ambulance.
In response to the concerns, Madam Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe contributed GH¢50,000 towards repairing the vehicle and restoring emergency services to the constituency.
Mr Jakpa praised all stakeholders who played a role in returning the ambulance to service, emphasizing the importance of sustained maintenance and investment in emergency healthcare infrastructure.
A visit to the ambulance station by GNA confirmed that the vehicle is back in operation and ready to respond to emergencies within Ada and neighbouring communities.
Residents who spoke to GNA expressed excitement over the development, describing it as a major relief for families and patients who depend on timely emergency medical assistance.
They, however, called on authorities to provide additional ambulances and strengthen maintenance support to ensure uninterrupted emergency services as the population of the Ada area continues to grow.
