Tricycle Ambulance Initiative To Serve Rural Communities-Ogun State Govt

The Government of Ogun State has revealed that the introduction of tricycle ambulances in the state is to tackle the threat of maternal and infant mortality in rural communities.

Through its Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Sunday revealed this in a statement.

The chief press secretary to the state Governor in the statement contained, the tricycle ambulances were officially introduced in February last year, 2022 after the ogun state government purchased 50 tricycles, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals donated 30 more, and 10 more tricycles—for a total of 90—were donated by private donors.

The statement also revealed that the government established an Emergency Medical Treatment Committee to ensure the quickest possible collaborative response to trauma and medical emergencies.

According to the statement, read in part, “The committee consists of stakeholders drawn from various relevant government agencies and professional bodies including traffic, security agencies, health, media and emergency management.

“We have ensured that activation of a state-wide 3-digit 7-7-7 toll free emergency number, to notify the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) of any unforeseen situation coupled with the integration of the national emergency number 112 in Ogun State.

” The government has integrated paramedics into the state’s emergency medical team to provide emergency care to victims at the scene of incident and on-route to the receiving facility/ hospital. We have incorporated the police, fire service, other paramilitary agencies, and volunteer international organisations into the EMS accordingly.”