Minister-Designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has pledged to investigate the controversial ambulance maintenance contract if confirmed by Parliament.
Speaking during his vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025, Mr. Akandoh raised serious concerns about the terms of the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the company tasked with 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 said.
The nominee revealed that the same company had procured 307 ambulances for $41 million but was later awarded a five-year maintenance contract for the same fleet, worth $77 million—nearly double 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 asserted.
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