President John Mahama has appointed Dr George Kojo Owusu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Ambulance Service.

The appointment was in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18(1) of the National Ambulance Service Act, 2020 (Act 1041).

The letter, signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, noted that the appointment is in an acting capacity, pending the constitutionally required advice of the Governing Board, which must be given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment,” the letter stated, adding that Dr Owusu is required to confirm his acceptance or otherwise within seven days of receiving the notification.

A press statement from the National Ambulance Service issued on Friday, July 11, confirmed the appointment.

“Dr. George Kojo Owusu is a distinguished healthcare professional, and a highly experienced professional Emergency Physician Specialist, chartered administrator, and clinical lecturer, with twenty (20) years of experience in delivering quality specialist emergency medical services,” part of the statement read.

The newly appointed acting CEO previously served as the Medical Director of Health Services at the Takoradi Technical University.

He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Health Law and Ethics from the University of Ghana School of Law, bringing both frontline medical experience and administrative depth to the role.

His appointment, the statement indicated, comes at a critical time as the National Ambulance Service seeks to expand its nationwide coverage and boost operational efficiency to meet Ghana’s evolving emergency healthcare demands.

“The National Ambulance Service welcomes Dr. Owusu’s appointment and expresses confidence in his leadership to drive innovation, institutional growth, and strategic reforms aimed at improving service delivery across all regions,” the release added.

Management and staff of NAS have pledged their full support to Dr Owusu as he assumes his new role, emphasising a shared commitment to the mission of “saving lives through timely, efficient, and professional emergency medical services.”

Dr Owusu’s leadership is expected to accelerate the implementation of policy directives and strategic reforms outlined in the government’s healthcare reset agenda, particularly the enhancement of pre-hospital emergency services and the welfare of paramedics across the country.

Read the full statement below