The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has deepened its collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly through the training of Military Emergency Medical Technicians (MEMTs).
The initiative underscores NAS’s vital role in strengthening Ghana’s emergency medical response systems, both within the military and across the country.
A delegation from the GAF, led by Col. Francisca Aba Amakye, Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, and his management team to reaffirm the partnership and explore new areas of cooperation.
Since the partnership began in 2013, NAS has trained four cohorts of MEMTs, who continue to serve in both military and civilian emergency care. According to officials, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to capacity building and the delivery of effective pre-hospital care during critical situations.
By mandate, the Ghana Armed Forces frequently participate in national and international operations where medical emergencies are prevalent. With support from NAS, the military has been able to enhance its preparedness and response to these challenges.
Established in 2004 after the Accra Sports Stadium Disaster that claimed 126 lives, NAS remains committed to its mission of providing quality pre-hospital emergency care for Ghanaians.
Source: Alex Treve Quarshie
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