General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Ambulance Service (NAS) has refuted claims in a viral video alleging that it failed to provide an ambulance for the transfer of a newborn from Kukuom District Hospital to Goaso Government Hospital due to a lack of oxygen. “NAS did not refuse any request for service, as none was received,” the statement said. While the Asunafo South ambulance is currently under repair, a fully operational ambulance stationed at Mim 20 minutes from Kukuom was available and ready to respond within standard timelines. Ambulance Crisis: Newborn on oxygen dies after emergency taxi transferThe Service expressed serious concern over the neonate’s transfer in a taxi, describing it as unauthorised and unsafe, and a breach of emergency referral protocols that put the child at unnecessary clinical risk. The Service reiterated its commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and timely pre-hospital care across Ghana.

Source: GhanaWeb February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC