Authors : Mai Bukar, Adama; Adepoju, Matthew Olumide; James, Godstime Kadiri; Jega, Idris Mohammed; Oyewumi, Ademuyiwa; Idris, Halima Ohunene; Abdulazeez, Sultan Kamal; Dangana, Abdullahi Suleiman; Eta, Joseph Bisong; Bitrus, Christiana

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14916999

Abstract : Emergency medical services play a crucial role in ensuring timely healthcare intervention, particularly in urban and suburban areas. This study employs service area analysis to evaluate the spatial coverage of ambulance services in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria. Using a 15-minute travel time impedance, service area polygons and coverage lines were generated to assess accessibility. Additionally, population density data was integrated to determine the demographic distribution within the serviceable zones. The findings reveal a concentration of ambulance service providers in the urban core, leaving suburban settlements significantly underserved. The maps and spatial insights derived from this research highlight disparities in emergency medical service distribution, providing valuable information for policymakers and health planners to address gaps and enhance ambulance service accessibility in underserved areas.

Keywords : Ambulance, Response Time, Geospatial Techniques.

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