As part of his operational tour of the Ashanti Region, on the 25th of June 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), Dr. (Med) George Kojo Owusu, paid working visits to the Kwadaso and Nhyiaeso Ambulance Stations.
The CEO was accompanied by Board Member Major (Rtd) Christine N.A. Oko, Director of Finance Mr. Victor Cofie, Deputy Director of Administration Miss Elizabeth D. Tetteh, and Ashanti Regional Administrator DCAEMT Sommik Duut Miilon.
Addressing staff at both stations, Dr. Owusu expressed Management's appreciation for their dedication and hard work. He noted that public expectations of the National Ambulance Service continue to rise and urged personnel to remain committed to delivering quality emergency care while maintaining professionalism in all their interactions with patients, colleagues, and partner agencies.
The CEO emphasized the importance of continuously improving the clinical skills of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). He announced the rollout of a nationwide intravenous (IV) access training programme, which will see EMTs attached to nearby health facilities to gain hands-on experience under supervision.
Dr. Owusu further disclosed that plans are underway to recruit additional staff to address workforce shortages and strengthen ambulance station operations across the country. He also revealed that Management is exploring the provision of additional patient trolleys to ambulance stations to enable patients to be comfortably managed at health facilities while ambulance crews promptly return to base to respond to other emergencies.
On healthcare referrals, the CEO highlighted the government's introduction of the National Integrated Bed Management and Referral Coordination System, which will provide real-time information on bed availability during emergency calls. The initiative is expected to help address the challenge of the "no bed syndrome" and will be piloted in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions before being rolled out nationwide.
Dr. Owusu also informed staff that the Accreditation Board is working towards securing accreditation for the Service's diploma and degree programmes, a move expected to enhance professional development opportunities for EMTs. In addition, he announced that the Service is expected to receive 100 new ambulances next year to support and gradually replace aging vehicles within the fleet.
Speaking during the visit, Major (Rtd) Christine Okoi encouraged staff to maintain high standards of turnout, discipline, and professional appearance. She urged personnel to remain self-motivated and always strive to give their best in service to the public.
Staff of both stations expressed appreciation to Management for the visit and the opportunity to openly discuss operational challenges. They highlighted resource constraints affecting their work and appealed for continued support to enable them to deliver efficient and timely emergency medical services.
The visit formed part of Management's commitment to engaging frontline personnel, addressing their concerns, and working towards a stronger and more
