The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is gearing up to commemorate two decades of exemplary emergency medical care in Ghana.

Since its inception in 2004, the Service has grown into a cornerstone of emergency healthcare delivery in the country.

To mark this significant milestone, NAS has planned a series of anniversary events under the theme “Two Decades of Life-Saving Journey: Celebrating Resilience in Ghana’s Pre-Hospital Emergency Care.”

Dr. Jehu Appiah, a member of the technical committee that established the Service, lauded the current leadership for its exceptional contribution to the Service’s success.

He particularly praised Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah, the leader of NAS, for his hard work and dedication.

"I must say, I should congratulate the National Ambulance Service for their progress up to this stage, with special commendation to their leader Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah," Dr. Appiah stated.

Alhaji Saaka Dumba, the secretary of the technical committee, highlighted the committee’s critical role in creating a system to prevent unnecessary deaths from crashes in the country.

"The task of the technical committee was to develop a system that would avoid needless deaths during crashes in the country," he noted.

Dr. Enyimayew, the first director of NAS, expressed his satisfaction with the public’s growing understanding of the Service’s role.

“I’m excited to see that the general public now understands the work of the National Ambulance Service. When we started, people thought we were carrying corpses; they didn’t know the difference between a hearse and an ambulance. But now, things are far better,” Dr. Enyimayew remarked.

He also urged the government and other stakeholders to continue equipping the Service to meet advancing trends and increasing demands in healthcare delivery.

The founding committee members of the Service included Air Commodore KK Pumpuni, Alhaji Saaka Dumba, Dr Appiah Denkyira, Dr Jehu Appiah, Dr Andah Nacauley, and others.

From just seven pilot stations in 2004, the National Ambulance Service has expanded to an impressive 297 stations nationwide.