As part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and improve emergency preparedness in the Komenda Edina Egyafo Abirim (KEEA) municipality in the Central region, personnel from the KEEA Ambulance Station led by SAEMT David Akwesi Sekyere participated in a mass casualty incident (MCI) simulation exercise organized by the Elmina Government Hospital.
The exercise, which was aimed at testing the emergency preparedness and identifying the gaps during any mass casualty incident drew personnel from various agencies namely; Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the National Ambulance Service (NAS).
The exercise took place along the Cape coast – Takoradi Highway. On scene were volunteers who also assisted in rescuing the victims, with a total number of 35 victims who sustained various levels of injuries ranging from moderate to severe.
The victims were treated on the scene by NAS personnel before being transported to the Elmina Government Hospital for further management and care.
The Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, Dr. John Asare Dadzie Mensah was present to thank all the agencies for participating and also encouraged the participants to apply the lessons and skills learnt during the exercise in the event of any mass casualty incident in the district.
