President Adama Barrow has said his administration will distribute 80 ambulances among the seven administrative regions of the country.

During a meeting with representatives from Yoroberi Kunda (YBK) in the Central River Region over the weekend, he said: “the Government will distribute 80 ambulances amongst all constituencies in the coming weeks.”

“This is part of a community ambulance service initiative to ensure timely access to medical emergency services, particularly in remote areas,” he added.

Mr Barrow said the government would cover the running cost of the ambulances as they will complement efforts to bring healthcare to the doorsteps of Gambians. 

He also announced plans to expand the initiative to station ambulances at strategic locations along major highways to provide immediate medical assistance in an accident.

President Barrow promised to help the community with agricultural equipment and renovations of the dilapidated community mosque, amongst other concerns.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba