Sokoto state government said has introduced specialised ambulances
to deepen access to medical care and improve emergency service delivery across
the 23 local government areas of the state.
The state commissioner of
health, Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, told journalists in Sokoto Tuesday that
already, 300 vehicles equipped with necessary health gadgets and equipment,
have been provided in the pilot phase of the scheme.
“We’re upping the ante in
medical care provision for our people. By this, we plan to provide both
emergency response and patient transfer when the need arises.
“We are placing ambulances in all our hospitals, across major
roads and highways and other areas. Basically, we are ensuring that all the 244
political wards in the state have one functional ambulance to aid patients in
need.
“For the ones to be stationed
on our highways, they will serve as primary providers of a 24/7 response to
medical and trauma related emergencies. They will provide a disciplined and
organised system, allowing a timely response of appropriately qualified health
care workers,” he added.
The commissioner said a central
communication unit has been set up at the State Specialist Hospital to
coordinate the ambulances services for easy interface and direction.
He said the entire aim of the
ambulance service is to ensure coordinated response in the health sector and to
ensure that the right clinical/medical resources are provided to the right
patient within the right time-frame for their medical needs.
While commending
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for approving the establishment of the new
service, Kakale said even though limited aspect of the service has been rolled
out, the full benefit will be felt after the specialised training of
para-medical workers is concluded.
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