National Ambulance Service sensitizes pupils vital life-saving skills

In a community engagement effort, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) Public Relations Unit, along with the Greater Accra Regional Administration, has initiated a range of activities to inform Ghanaians about the importance of acquiring basic first aid knowledge.

He shared that the service was established in 2004 following the Accra sports stadium disaster, during President J.A Kuffour’s tenure, to enhance emergency care in Ghana.

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Mr. Kewura also explained how the NAS has grown over the years, expanding from seven ambulance stations in 2004 to a remarkable 296 stations across the country.

He mentioned that an Act of Parliament was enacted in 2020 to provide legal support to NAS, largely due to the commendable efforts of Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah, the CEO of the Service.

The core mandate of the NAS, Mr. Kewura conveyed, is to deliver pre-hospital emergency care services to the public. He emphasized that the Service plays a crucial role in ensuring public safety and responding to national disasters. He highlighted the importance of dialing 112 in case of an ambulance requirement.

PAEMT Daniel Asare, the Greater Accra Regional Administrative Manager for the National Ambulance Service, clarified that the primary objective of the training was to equip the school community with essential skills to manage emergencies effectively.

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“As part of the National Ambulance Service’s sensitization program, our aim is to provide you with basic first aid skills. In the event of any emergency, whether on your school premises or at home, you will be well-prepared to respond,” he elaborated.

Mr. Dominic Ofosu, a teacher at Madonna School and one of the organizers of the training, expressed gratitude for the valuable lessons learned.

He noted that the Basic Life Support training had not only enriched the teachers but also positioned them to handle emergencies competently.

The National Ambulance Service extends its readiness to offer Basic Life Support Techniques training to schools, corporate organizations, and the general public.