Ghana’s National Ambulance Service has underscored that it attends to over 300 distress calls every day nationwide, even as a number of its vehicles remain off the road.
In a statement released on Monday, September 21, 2026, the Service said its toll-free line, 112, operates round-the-clock in all 16 regions.
The release was in reaction to a GHOne TV investigation into the state of emergency health care delivery in the country.
NAS confirmed that several ambulances seen parked in the report were immobilised, explaining that most had been damaged in crashes or were undergoing major servicing at its main workshop.
It noted that the 307 Mercedes-Benz ambulances purchased in January 2020 have been in constant use across Ghana, leading to mechanical problems, general deterioration and accident-related damage in some cases.
“Notwithstanding these setbacks, the Service is still functional in every region and handles more than 300 emergencies daily across the country,” management stated.
To cut down downtime, NAS said it is collaborating with the Health Ministry to fast-track the supply of spare parts and set up regional maintenance hubs.
The Service added that it is rolling out advanced training for its Emergency Medical Technicians, including IV administration, to improve clinical care.
Management praised the GHOne TV exposé and reaffirmed its dedication to openness and prompt, safe pre-hospital services.
