KNUST Student Debunks 911 Myth, Educates Ghanaians on Emergency Numbers and Ambulance Services

• A Ghanaian student debunked the widespread belief that 911 is Ghana’s emergency number, citing life-threatening risks
• She explained that ambulances provide first aid like CPR and oxygen, not just transportation, urging proper emergency response
• She also urged Ghanaians to memorise emergency numbers and educate children, stressing that it could save someone’s life

A Ghanaian woman has decided to highlight a critical and widespread lack of knowledge regarding Ghana’s correct emergency numbers.

Taking to her TikTok page, the Ghanaian lady identified as Mitchy made a bold clarification to debunk the common misconception about the contact number for ambulance service.

Ghanaian lady urges for proper emergency response

Mitchy, a Pharmacy student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), pointed out that many Ghanaians mistakenly associate 911 with local emergency services, although it is actually an American number made popular by movies.

Addressing this misconception, she warned that the ignorance could lead to life-threatening consequences, especially for someone suffering from severe illnesses.

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She also said it is wrong for one to order a taxi instead of calling for professional help via the general medical hotline. She later provided the correct emergency numbers for Ghana:

• The main, unified emergency number for all services is 112.
• The specific number for the Police is 191.
• The specific number for the Fire Service is 192.
• The specific number for the Ambulance Service is 193.

YEN.com.gh confirms these numbers to be true.

The KNUST student emphasised that an ambulance offers much more than just transportation. She explained that the trained team on board can provide immediate first aid, including CPR, oxygen support, and stabilising injuries at the scene.

To buttress her point, she gave the critical example of handling a patient with a spine injury, where improper movement by untrained individuals can lead to paralysis or death.

She concluded with a powerful call to action, urging all Ghanaians to memorise the emergency numbers and teach them to their children, as this simple piece of knowledge could be the key to saving a life.

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Watch the video below:

Ghanaians react to lady’s emergency number misconception

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched her video on TikTok. Some of the comments are below.

My Photography said:

“Eyyy, so Ghana has emergency number. 😂💔”

Bruce Holy wrote:

“They will give you an excuse, they will not come, they’ll tell you to send a patient to the nearest hospital. I had a patient in my house, not once, not twice, not three times. These people always have something to say, and they will end up not coming.”

Eric_Zexis commented:

“Depend on Ghana emergency, and I promise you, you will see yourself at the right side of God in heaven. 🤣🤣🤣”

Ric opined:

“Taxi and Bolt will even come faster than the ambulance. Even when they come, the ambulance driver will tell you to give him money for fuel.”

Woman laments as husband gets denied treatment

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YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Ridge Hospital faced criticism after a distressed woman cried out over alleged medical neglect.

She claimed her critically ill husband was denied treatment and advised to seek care elsewhere due to a lack of available beds.

The woman in the trending video made an emotional plea to former President John Mahama for help.

Source: YEN.com.gh