National Ambulance Service (NAS) of GhanaEmergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) under the National Ambulance Service (NAS) will soon benefit from accident insurance and other welfare packages.
During a strategic meeting held at the Service headquarters in Accra—attended by Management, Regional Administrative Managers, and Medical Coordinators from across the country—the Chief Executive Officer of the Service, Dr. George Kojo Owusu assured personnel that an insurance policy will soon be implemented.
This policy is designed to secure EMT drivers and crew members in the event of an accident.
The CEO also noted that plans are far advanced to establish the Ambulance Council. This body will regulate emergency service providers and ensure proper, qualified certification within the Service.
Mission and Expansion
The primary objective of the National Ambulance Service EMTs is to save lives and ensure quality patient care within the pre-hospital care system.
The Service has seen remarkable growth since its inception:
● 2004: Launched with only seven stations across three regions.
● 2020: Expanded to 297 stations, covering all 275 constituencies.
● Current Goal: Under current leadership, plans are underway to expand from the current 319 stations to 400 stations nationwide.
 under the National Ambulance Service (NAS) will soon benefit from accident insurance and other welfare packages. During a strategic meeting held at the Service headquarters in Accra—attended by Management, Regional Administrative Managers, and Medical Coordinators from across the country—the Chief Executive Officer of the Service, Dr. George Kojo Owusu assured personnel that an insurance policy will soon be implemented.){kind=link}