The Ghana National Ambulance Service has announced plans to procure 400 new ambulances and 500 medical motorbikes as part of efforts to improve emergency response and service delivery across the country.

According to the service, the new fleet will include specialised vehicles such as pediatric ambulances, basic life support units, advanced life support ambulances, critical care ambulances, and ICU-equipped ambulances.

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Speaking at a press conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, Dr George Kojo Owusu, stated that although a definite timeline cannot yet be announced, the procurement process has already begun.

“The government has initiated plans for the introduction of 400 new ambulances for the service. And these ambulances will be in various categories. You will have basic life support ambulances. We will have advanced life support ambulances, critical care ambulances, pediatric ambulances, mobile intensive care and ICU ambulances.

"Additionally, 500 medical motorbikes are also coming on board to help us establish what we call a rapid motor unit aimed at improving response time and expanding emergency coverage nationwide, especially in congested urban areas," he stated.

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Dr Owusu also urged the public to exercise balanced criticism of the service amid recent media scrutiny, stressing that while operational challenges exist as with any organisation, the service is not in crisis.

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CEO of the Ghana National Ambulance Service, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, says the Service is set to strengthen emergency response with 400 ambulances and 500 medical motorbikes. The ambulances will include pediatric, ICU, and advanced life support types, while the motorbikes will help… pic.twitter.com/U9BJSrKrEN

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