Thirty ambulances currently stationed at the Burma Camp in Accra, Ghana, have been transferred to National Security following a crucial handover orchestrated by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Ambulance Service (NAS). This significant development represents a pivotal step in bolstering the nation’s emergency response capabilities, following a protracted period of review and assessment of the vehicles’ suitability for operational use. The transfer, officially announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026, is part of a broader government initiative aimed at recovering and restoring available emergency response assets, a move designed to enhance the efficiency of the National Ambulance Service and improve access to timely medical care across the country.
The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), initiated the process following a legal clearance from the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, which authorized the retrieval and assessment of the vehicles by the National Security outfit. The National Ambulance Service, following a comprehensive evaluation, determined that the ambulances were not currently fit for purpose due to their historical import status and the need for modernization. The handover, formally overseen by the Legal Adviser to the Minister for Health, Abubakar Mutiu-Rahaman; the Board Chairman of the National Ambulance Service, Nana Baffour Kotei Kutin Sraman II, the Bremanhene, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, and representatives from National Security and the Ghana Armed Forces, signifies a strategic shift in priorities for the government. The vehicles, keys to the 30 ambulances, were formally presented to a representative of National Security, who will lead the refurbishment and technical verification process.
The handover follows a lengthy period of assessment and technical checks, including a preliminary assessment by the State Transport Company (STC), which is expected to determine the extent of the necessary refurbishment before any of the vehicles can be deployed for operational use. National Security officials confirmed that the vehicles will undergo rigorous technical and roadworthiness inspections before being cleared for deployment, with an anticipated impact of a substantial boost to the emergency ambulance fleet and enhanced capacity to respond to medical emergencies and transport patients safely and promptly. The transfer is strategically aligned with the government’s commitment to strengthening the National Ambulance Service and ensuring equitable access to vital medical services for all citizens.
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Source: Graphic Online
