By Olayinka Ilori
Governor Kayode Fayemi who officially flagged off the initiative at the governor’s office in Ado said the state Ambulance Service was designed to promptly respond to emergency calls, dispatch an ambulance team from the nearest bay, for safe transport of patients to the nearest general or state specialists hospitals whilst collecting and storing data for quality assurance purposes and medical audits.
Dr Fayemi maintained that the establishment of the Ekiti State Ambulance Service EKSAMS was part of government efforts towards ensuring safe cities and protecting the integrity of life in Ekiti State.
He said that the service would leverage on the existing State call centre and the toll-free number 112.
“It is worthy of note that this service creates an opportunity to expand the workforce in Ekiti State through the recruitment of healthcare workers who will be specifically trained in basic and advanced life support, to deliver excellent services.
We are launching this service with four focal ambulances stationed within the three senatorial districts. These four are in addition to the already existing fleet of over 15 ambulances available across all State-owned hospitals. In the near future, we will expand the fleet and scope of service.
The establishment of EKSAMS, nicely complements our efforts in the health sector, specifically the massive renovation of secondary care facilities and the installation of world class equipment to improve service delivery.
He assured the people of Ekiti State that his administration remains fully committed to improving health outcomes in the State.and he implored every indigene and resident of the State to seek medical care early and not wait till it becomes an emergency. In the event of an emergency,
The governor encouraged everyone to utilize the o service and other health services available in the State.
