NAS Speaks Out: Major Investments, Fleet Expansion and Nationwide Reforms Underway
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has assured the public that it remains fully operational and committed to its life-saving mandate amidst recent public discussions surrounding its operations.
At a press conference held at the NAS Headquarters in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Med) George Kojo Owusu, reaffirmed that while the Service faces operational challenges common to growing emergency medical systems worldwide, NAS is not in crisis.
He emphasized that Emergency Medical Technicians across the country continue to respond daily to emergencies and save lives, stressing that ambulance services must remain focused on public safety rather than political narratives capable of undermining confidence in emergency healthcare delivery.
Management outlined major interventions currently underway to strengthen operations, including the restoration of previously grounded ambulances through support from the Ministry of Health (Ghana) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies nationwide.
Significant progress has also been made in securing the Service’s assets, with all operational ambulances successfully insured in collaboration with the State Insurance Company (SIC) Ghana, restoring full legal protection for personnel, patients, and equipment.
As part of long-term reforms, Government has introduced sustainable funding measures, plans to integrate pre-hospital emergency care into the National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana), and initiated fleet modernization efforts that will see the introduction of 400 new ambulances and 500 medical motorbikes to improve response times, particularly in congested urban centres and hard-to-reach communities.
Additionally, a nationwide Community Medical First Responders programme has already trained 6,000 young Ghanaians to provide immediate emergency assistance within communities while creating meaningful employment opportunities.
The Service is also advancing modernization through the development of a fleet management software system expected to launch in May 2026, alongside ongoing accreditation of its training school to further professionalize emergency medical care delivery in Ghana.
Reaffirming NAS’ commitment, Dr. Owusu noted that management will continue strengthening accountability, expanding partnerships, and investing in personnel capacity to enhance emergency response nationwide.
The National Ambulance Service reiterated its assurance to the people of Ghana that it remains focused on one mission — saving lives.
