National Ambulance Service(NAS)has deepened its relations with the Department of Urban Roads under the Ministry of Roads and Highways in its agenda to provide a better emergency care delivery system in Ghana.
This was during a courtesy visit led by the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr. Patrick Inkoom-Colbelson, the Acting Director of Operations, Dr. Ali Baba Awini, and the Head of the Fleet Unit, PAEMT. Francis Nkebi Annan.
The visit formed part of NAS’ operational strategy to expand emergency coverage through the establishment of ambulance stations at major interchanges across the country, beginning with the Flower Pot Interchange in Accra.
Dr. Inkoom-Colbelson and Mr. Awini, during the visit, outlined NAS’ mandate and its critical role in nationwide emergency medical response.
Both teams reviewed proposed spaces within the interchange, agreeing on Bay 3 as the most suitable site for the ambulance station.
Dr. Inkoom-Colbelson further proposed emergency response training for Department of Urban Roads staff, to strengthen their preparedness.
The Director of Urban Roads commended the collaboration and urged NAS to take proactive steps in occupying the agreed space. He also requested a formal letter from NAS outlining specific requirements for the establishment of the station.
This strategic partnership reflects NAS’s commitment to bringing lifesaving emergency medical services closer to Ghanaians by integrating stations into key transport hubs nationwide.
Source : Alex Treve Quarshie
