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The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has commenced its 2026 Equipment Training and Capacity Building Programme for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) from the Middle Zone, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to continuous professional development and quality prehospital emergency care.
The three-day programme, being held from 29th September to 1st October 2026 at Anita Hotel, Ejisu, brings together EMTs, senior officials and experienced facilitators to deepen participants’ knowledge and competence in the effective use of emergency medical equipment and the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate care.
The opening ceremony, chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr. (Med) George Kojo Owusu, and in attendance the Director of Finance, Mr. Victor Coffie; Dr. Chris Oppong, Head of Emergency A&E, KATH and Lead Facilitator; Dr. Kwaku Nyame, Faculty Chairperson of Emergency Medicine, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons; Mrs. Fati Masud Salifu, Deputy Director of Training and Development; Paramedic Specialists Christiana Achena, Mohammed Najeeb Mahama and Wonder K. Kponor; Sampson Donkor; and DCAEMT Sommik Duut Miilon.
Addressing participants, Dr. Owusu highlighted ongoing efforts to return more grounded ambulances to operational service, while underscoring the equally important need to continuously strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence of EMTs.
He also provided updates on efforts towards the accreditation of the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS), which will position the institution to issue recognised certificates to EMTs upon successful completion of their training.
The CEO further indicated that the Service would engage relevant stakeholders on concerns surrounding the transportation of unstable patients and work towards developing standard protocols to guide emergency care and operations.
Encouraging participants to take full advantage of the expertise available during the programme, Dr. Owusu urged EMTs to actively participate, ask questions and transfer the knowledge gained to their respective stations. He also reminded them to seek appropriate assistance when confronted with cases beyond their scope of practice.
In a strong message of encouragement to the frontline workforce, the CEO stated:
“Although some ambulances may currently be grounded, NAS is not grounded.”
He emphasised that the situation does not diminish the dedication, commitment and sacrifices of EMTs who continue to respond to emergencies and save lives every day.
The training team, led by Dr. Kwaku Nyame, provided an overview of the programme, while Paramedic Specialist Mohammed N. Mahama took participants through the details of the training.
Training sessions commenced immediately after the opening ceremony and will continue through 1st October 2026, as NAS continues to invest in its people, strengthen operational capacity and advance the delivery of quality emergency medical services across Ghana.
