The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has taken delivery of 10 motorcycles from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under the HOPE–MCH Project (Holistic Opportunities for Positive Engagement for Maternal and Child Health). The brief but significant handing-over ceremony took place in Tamale in the Northern Region.
The Ag. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr. Patrick Inkoom-Colbelson, received the motorbikes on behalf of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, in the presence of CRS officials and key stakeholders.
These motorcycles are expected to serve as lifelines—enhancing NAS’s capacity to monitor emergency transport systems and deliver lifesaving services to hard-to-reach communities across ten implementing districts.
In his address, Dr. Inkoom-Colbelson expressed profound appreciation to CRS for their unwavering collaboration and investment in Ghana’s emergency healthcare system. He highlighted the long-standing partnership between NAS and CRS, beginning with the ACERS Project (Acute Care and Emergency Referral System) in 2021, followed by REST 4D and now HOPE–MCH—all of which have significantly improved maternal, child, and community health outcomes.
“These are not just vehicles; they are lifelines that will enhance our ability to reach hard-to-reach areas,” Dr. Inkoom-Colbelson emphasized, assuring that NAS will ensure accountable use, proper maintenance, and efficient deployment of the assets.
He also encouraged regional and district officers to take full responsibility for the logistics to strengthen community linkages and enhance the timeliness of emergency response.
The National Ambulance Service extends heartfelt gratitude to Catholic Relief Services and all partners for their steadfast support and shared vision of ensuring that no mother, child, or emergency case is left unattended due to lack of logistics or access.
Together, we continue to build a stronger, more inclusive emergency medical system for every Ghanaian—no matter where they live.
