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Ambulances were uninsured and grounded when we took office – Health Minister

By GhanaSummary NewsroomThursday, 8 October 2026 at 03:57 am1 min read

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that the government inherited an ambulance fleet in which none of the vehicles was insured, with many also grounded.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Akandoh said the state of the ambulance fleet was one of the challenges his administration encountered after taking office.

He further disclosed that government plans to replenish the ambulance fleet in 2027.

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