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The National Ambulance Service (NAS), through its Oti Regional team, provided dedicated emergency medical coverage during the grand celebration of the Akwantu Tenten Festival at Worawora in the Oti Region, ensuring access to prompt medical attention for celebrants and members of the public throughout the festivities.
The medical team was strategically positioned to respond to emergencies and attend to individuals who sustained minor injuries, particularly trauma-related injuries, during the celebrations. Those attended to received the necessary medical care and were subsequently discharged.
Significantly, the team recorded no cases of major injuries requiring hospitalisation or advanced medical intervention throughout the festival, reflecting the importance of effective emergency medical preparedness at large public gatherings.
The efforts of the National Ambulance Service received commendation from the Paramount Chief of the Worawora Traditional Area, Nana Daasebre Safro Baah III, who, during his welcome address at the grand durbar on Saturday, 31st October 2026, expressed appreciation to the Service for its invaluable medical support and commitment throughout the festival.
The National Ambulance Service remains committed to providing timely and professional emergency medical care at public gatherings and major events across the country, reinforcing its mandate of safeguarding lives and ensuring that every celebration is supported by reliable emergency medical services.
