Kwabena Akandoh, Minister-designate for Health, has announced his decision to look into the $77 million ambulance maintenance contract.
Mr. Akandoh appeared before the vetting committee on Friday, January 31, 2025, and expressed concerns about the terms of the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the company in charge of maintaining the country’s ambulance fleet.
“For the spare parts and the contract with the company maintaining Ghana’s ambulances, I have received a briefing on the issue. If approved by the committee, I am determined to investigate this matter thoroughly,” he stated.
The nominee further indicated that the same company was awarded a contract to procure 307 ambulances for $41 million.
Mr. Akandoh claimed that a subsequent five-year maintenance contract for the same fleet was signed for $77 million, more than doubling the initial procurement cost.
“This company was contracted to purchase 307 ambulances for $41 million. However, I have seen a contract showing that the ministry later signed a maintenance agreement worth $77 million over five years. The rate of vehicle deterioration does not justify such an amount. I intend to launch an investigation into this arrangement,“ Mr. Akandoh added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
