The Ghana National Ambulance Service (NAS) has stepped up efforts to educate the public on proper emergency response, urging citizens to rely on trained personnel rather than unsafe first-aid practices.
Speaking at a career guidance forum in Duayaw-Nkwanta, Mr Kyei Okyere-Darko, Senior Advanced Emergency Medical Technologist in charge of the Tano North Municipality, emphasized that NAS personnel are fully equipped to handle life-threatening situations.
He cautioned against common but dangerous practices, such as pouring water on unconscious persons, and advised the public to instead contact the Ambulance Service for professional pre-hospital care. “Please try and reach out to the NAS for pre-hospital care to save lives,” he urged.
Mr Okyere-Darko highlighted critical situations that require immediate medical attention, including cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, accidents, and unconsciousness, stressing that timely intervention by trained professionals can significantly improve survival rates.
The sensitization formed part of a broader career coaching and guidance programme organised for over 2,000 2026 BECE candidates in the Tano North area. Led by Mrs Veronica Kumi Yeboah, School Improvement Support Officer, the initiative aims to equip students with knowledge to make informed academic and career choices.
The event, themed “My future, my choice,” was supported by Dr Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, and brought together professionals from the medical, legal, and security sectors.
As part of the programme, NAS personnel conducted practical demonstrations on emergency response, reinforcing the importance of proper first aid and the role of ambulance services in saving lives.
