Ghana Transfers 30 Ambulances To National Security For Refurbishment

The Ministry of Health and the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have handed over 30 ambulances to National Security for refurbishment and possible inclusion in Ghana’s national emergency response fleet.

The vehicles are currently stationed at the Ghana Air Force Base at Burma Camp in Accra. They will undergo detailed technical assessments to establish whether they are roadworthy and to determine the level of refurbishment required before they can be put into service.

The transfer follows legal clearance from the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, which authorised the Ministry of Health to retrieve the ambulances and assess their suitability for operational use.

In a Facebook post shared on Saturday, 15 August 2026, NAS said an initial inspection had already been carried out by the State Transport Company (STC). Further technical checks will now be used to guide decisions on the work needed to restore the vehicles.

“The ambulances will undergo technical assessments and refurbishment to determine their roadworthiness and the extent of work required before they can be deployed,” the statement said.

The keys to the 30 ambulances were formally presented to a representative of National Security, which will oversee the refurbishment programme.

Once the refurbishment has been completed, the ambulances will be subjected to the required technical and roadworthiness tests. They will only be cleared for operational deployment after meeting the necessary standards.

The handover took place in the presence of the Legal Adviser to the Minister for Health, Lawyer Abubakar Mutiu-Rahaman; the Board Chairman of the National Ambulance Service, Nana Baffour Kotei Kutin Sraman II (Bremahene); and the Chief Executive Officer of NAS, Dr (Med) George Kojo Owusu.

Representatives of National Security and the Ghana Armed Forces also attended the ceremony.

The move forms part of government efforts to recover and restore emergency response assets that are available but not currently in operational use. Authorities say the initiative is intended to strengthen the capacity of the National Ambulance Service and improve the country’s emergency response system.

The Ministry of Health has also announced that the Government will commission 26 new ambulances for emergency medical services.

NAS said the refurbished vehicles, once certified and returned to service, are expected to increase the size of the national emergency fleet. They are also intended to improve access to timely pre-hospital emergency care for people across Ghana.

The ambulance service’s work includes responding to medical emergencies and transporting patients to health facilities. The condition and availability of its vehicles are therefore central to the speed and reach of emergency medical support nationwide.

The latest handover allows National Security to begin the refurbishment process while the relevant technical authorities determine which of the 30 ambulances can ultimately be returned to operational service.

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