The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has held a high-level strategic meeting bringing together Management, Regional Administrative Managers and Medical Coordinators from across the country, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional alignment and improve emergency medical service delivery nationwide.
The meeting, held at the NAS Headquarters Conference Room in Accra on Wednesday, 28th January, 2026, focused on defining direction, taking critical decisions, and aligning the entire Service towards long-term success. It also created a platform for open dialogue and the sharing of ideas to enhance operations and improve service delivery across all regions.
CEO Urges Measurable Impact
Addressing participants, the Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, commended officers for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the growth of the Service. He urged that all initiatives should translate into measurable outcomes and encouraged inclusive decision-making through active engagement with regional coordinators within their respective jurisdictions.
Key Strategic Areas Discussed
Discussions at the meeting covered several priority areas critical to the development and effectiveness of NAS, including:
Statutory, Legal and Regulatory Reforms
• Establishment of an Ambulance Council
• Development of a Legislative Instrument
• Accreditation of the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS)
Governance, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Decentralisation of management structures
• Linking activities to measurable results
• Strengthening internal and external communication
• Enhancing stakeholder engagement and partnerships
Human Resource Development and Capacity Building
• Recertification and continuous professional development workshops
• Posting and deployment of Community Medical First Responders
• Service expansion initiatives
Welfare and Staff Well-being
• Development and implementation of a Welfare Policy
Finance and Risk Management
• Opening of operational accounts
• Insurance of ambulances
Operations, Systems and Performance Monitoring
• Validation and documentation of GO Cards on the PIMS platform
• Updates on the national ambulance fleet
Commitment to Lifesaving Excellence
The National Ambulance Service reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening systems, empowering its workforce and delivering responsive, lifesaving emergency medical services to communities across Ghana.
