The National Ambulance Service (NAS) yesterday hosted a high-level delegation from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Ghana.
The meeting follows years of collaboration between NAS and KOFIH on a comprehensive EMS strengthening project in the Volta and Oti Regions. With the feasibility study now completed, discussions focused on key findings, strategic priorities, and the roadmap toward implementation.
The study highlights critical gaps in emergency care delivery, including limited access to services, inadequate infrastructure, workforce constraints, and low community awareness affecting early response. In response, the proposed interventions will focus on:
• Strengthening clinical capacity of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) through advanced training and simulation
• Deployment and management of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in key community hubs
• Development of standardized operational guidelines, dispatch systems, and performance frameworks
• Expansion of emergency care infrastructure, equipment, and tele-consultation support systems
The project is expected to directly impact over 270 EMTs across the target regions while improving emergency response coordination and patient outcomes.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to reduce
preventable deaths, improve survival rates, and restore public confidence in emergency healthcare delivery. Beyond immediate outcomes, the partnership envisions a sustainable, integrated EMS model—bringing together government, communities, and international partners—that could serve as a benchmark for emergency care systems across Africa.
NAS remains committed to strengthening Ghana’s emergency response system through strategic partnerships that deliver lasting impact.
