The Ministry of Health has announced that the government is set to commission 26 newly procured ambulances to boost the emergency medical service in Ghana.

This move comes as demands for emergency medical services continue to rise in the country.

According to the ministry, the ambulances have been equipped with the latest medical technologies to provide timely and effective first aid to patients during emergencies.

Deputy Health Minister, Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, made the announcement during the launch of the National Ambulance Service's 20th anniversary celebration in the Ashanti Region on Monday, July 29, 2024.

She emphasized that the government's investment in state-of-the-art medical equipment and continuous upgrade of health systems demonstrates its commitment to providing quality healthcare delivery to the public.

The Member of Parliament for Nsuta Kwaman Beposo commended the National Ambulance Service for its remarkable achievements over the past two decades, including responding to countless emergencies and providing critical care and transport to those in dire need.

Professor Ahmed Nuhu Zakaria, Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has revealed that Ghana's emergency medical service has seen a remarkable improvement over the last two decades.

According to Professor Nuhu, the dedication and good leadership of authorities at NAS have enabled Ghana to boast of being the only paramedic and emergency care training center in the West African sub-region.

He also highlighted the significant expansion of NAS, which has grown from just seven stations to 207 stations across the country.

This marks a major milestone in improving emergency care services and ensuring timely medical assistance for those in need.

Professor Nuhu's remarks were made during the launch of NAS' 20th-anniversary celebration, where the progress and achievements of the service were showcased.