National Ambulance Service Celebrates Prof. Dr. Torben Becker for Outstanding Contributions to Emergency Medical Services in Ghana

The Management and staff of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) proudly celebrate and acknowledge the immense contributions of Prof. Dr. Torben Becker, MD, PhD, MBA, a global leader in Emergency Medicine and Health Systems Strengthening, for his unwavering support to the growth and development of prehospital care in Ghana.

Prof. Becker serves as Chief of Service of Emergency Medicine, Executive Director of the Critical Care Organization, and Director of the Section of Global Health at the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida, USA. He is also the President of Global Health Coalition Corp., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing emergency and critical care globally.

A Transformational Partner to NAS

Over the years, Prof. Becker has worked closely with NAS on EMS capacity building and systems strengthening, contributing significantly to the professional development of both EMT students and senior EMTs. His training engagements have covered critical areas including:

• Neonatal and obstetric resuscitation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced trauma care
• Disaster and mass-casualty response

One of his landmark achievements was organizing the first-ever joint disaster training between the National Ambulance Service and the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services, strengthening inter-agency emergency preparedness in Ghana.

Advancing Innovation in Prehospital Care

Since 2022, Prof. Becker has been a key supporter of Ghana’s first Community Paramedicine Program through the MotoMeds Ghana Project, helping extend emergency care to hard-to-reach communities.

He also played a pivotal role in:

• Establishing the NAS Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Supporting preparations for the upcoming Paramedic Advanced Life Support (ALS) Intercept Service
• Introducing a Prehospital Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program at NAS — among the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa

Through the Global Health Coalition, Prof. Becker has further supported NAS by facilitating opportunities for Ghanaian EMTs to travel to the United States to receive advanced paramedic training, helping build a globally competitive EMS workforce.

Looking Ahead: A Continued Commitment to NAS

Prof. Becker remains deeply committed to the future of emergency medical services in Ghana. His areas of continued support include:

• NAS accreditation and institutional development
• Strategic EMS program design
• Advanced resuscitation training
• Expansion of community paramedicine initiatives
• Growth of prehospital ultrasound services
• Strengthening EMS research partnerships

A Heartfelt Appreciation

The National Ambulance Service expresses its profound gratitude to Prof. Dr. Torben Becker for his exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to saving lives in Ghana. His partnership has not only strengthened our systems but has empowered our people — and the impact of his work will be felt for generations.

Thank you, Prof. Becker, for standing with NAS in our mission to deliver timely, professional, and lifesaving emergency medical care to every Ghanaian.