National Ambulance Service Board Chairman Assesses Emergency Operations in Northern Region

The National Ambulance Service (NAS) Board Chairman, Nana Baffour Kotei Kutin Sraman II, has called for continuous professional development and improved operational efficiency during a working visit to key ambulance facilities in the Northern Region.

The visit took him to the Sagnarigu Ambulance Station, the Northern Control Centre, and the Northern Regional Workshop, where he assessed operational readiness, engaged frontline Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and identified areas needing attention to strengthen emergency medical care.

Welcomed by the Northern Regional Administrative Manager and personnel, the Board Chairman commended staff for their professionalism, resilience and commitment to saving lives. He encouraged them to pursue further education and regularly upgrade their skills and knowledge to improve their competence and the quality of emergency services.

At the Northern Regional Workshop, Nana Baffour Kotei Kutin Sraman II also assessed ambulance maintenance operations, urging personnel to remain proactive and efficient in keeping the vehicles in optimal working condition to ensure reliable and timely emergency response.

The visit underscores the NAS Board’s commitment to strengthening institutional support, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring that personnel and facilities are adequately equipped to deliver timely, quality pre-hospital emergency care.

Grace Acheampong, ISD