The Kaduna State Government has launched a comprehensive emergency medical service, including Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), to improve healthcare delivery and save lives in critical situations.
Governor Uba Sani, who inaugurated the initiative on Thursday in Kaduna, said the programme would provide timely care during childbirth, accidents, surgeries, and other emergencies.
The system comprises the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS) and the Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transport (RESMAT). It features ambulance stations across the state, a 24-hour call and dispatch centre, and medical teams on standby.
Sani said the initiative would cover both urban and rural areas, stressing that “emergency care is now a right, not a privilege.”
Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, described the launch as a landmark moment that could save thousands of lives, particularly in underserved communities.
“Today is more than a launch; it signals that Kaduna values every life. With KADSEMSAS, we are ensuring that no citizen is abandoned during critical emergencies,” she said.
She thanked the Federal Ministry of Health for including Kaduna in the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) for 2024 and acknowledged support from partners, including the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH).
The commissioner added that the programme aligns with global health goals on maternal and neonatal emergencies while advancing Nigeria’s universal health coverage targets.
