President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. George Kojo Owusu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18(1) of the National Ambulance Service Act, 2020 (Act 1041).

This comes after the president relieved Dr. Nuhu Zakaria of his duties as Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service of his duties.

The appointment announcement was made in a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the NAS on Thursday, July 11, 2025.

Dr. Owusu, a seasoned Emergency Physician Specialist and chartered administrator, brings over 20 years of experience in delivering specialist emergency medical services. He also holds a Master of Arts in Health Law and Ethics from the University of Ghana School of Law and has served in various capacities in both clinical and academic spheres.

Until his appointment, Dr. Owusu was the Medical Director of Health Services at Takoradi Technical University, where he played a key role in improving institutional healthcare delivery and emergency preparedness.

According to the statement signed by Mr. Simmons Yussif Kewura, Deputy Director of Public Relations at NAS, the appointment comes at a crucial time as the Service seeks to scale up operations, improve response times, and extend coverage across the country.

“The National Ambulance Service welcomes Dr. Owusu’s appointment and expresses confidence in his leadership to drive innovation, institutional growth, and strategic reforms aimed at improving service delivery across all regions,” the release noted.

Management and staff of NAS have pledged their full support to Dr. Owusu as he takes over leadership of the critical national emergency response agency.

The appointment is expected to bolster ongoing efforts to modernize Ghana’s emergency medical services and align the NAS with international best practices in pre-hospital care.

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