Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards Held | General News

The maiden edition of the Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards ( GAEMSEA) under the National Ambulance Service has been held at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly conference room. 
  
The event was a gathering of Emergency Medical Technicians within the Greater Accra region whose works had been recognized by the committee and judges of the GAEMSEA. 
  
This year’s awards night celebrated Emergency Medical Technicians ( EMTs) who distinctive works have contributed immensely to the EMS delivery system. 
  
Speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister of Health, Honorable Tina Mensah extended here sincere appreciation to National Ambulance Service for the commitment and selfless service demonstrated to ensure the health and safety of fellow citizens in the country. 
  
“ Tonight is a celebration of the remarkable commitment and selfless service demonstrated by our frontline heroes who work to ensure the health and safety of our fellow citizens, I extend my sincere appreciation for your invaluable service to our beloved Ghana “ she said 
  
In a remarks by the Board Chairman of National Ambulance Service, Nana Wiafe Ababio, he said the awards symbolizes a collective gratitude for the sacrifices made and the communities uplifted by the unwavering efforts of our Emergency Medical Technicians and not just tokens. 
  
“ This awards are not just tokens, they symbolize our collective gratitude for the sacrifices made and the communities uplifted by the unwavering efforts of the Emergency Medical Technicians “ he stated 
  
The Chief Executive Officer for National Ambulance Service, Prof Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah  thanked the Greater Accra Regional Administrator and the entire organizing committee for their dedication in putting together this meaningful event. 
  
The Greater Accra Regional Medical Coordinators of National Ambulance Service, Dr Theophilus Nii Saka Bulley and his Deputy Dr Felicia Birch Freeman also plays a major role in the pre-hospital care settings in the area of medical direction during patient care , bed arrangement for patients during inter hospital transfers , good care of critically ill patients and training of EMTs personnel and the immense contribution for the success of Awards ceremony. 
  
The Greater Accra Regional Administrator of National Ambulance Service, PAEMT Daniel Asare and his Deputy PAEMT Walter Foli Ashom thanked all sponsors of the event and urged all EMTs to emulate this kind of dedication and hardwork of their colleagues to help better the Emergency Medical System. 
  
List of GAEMSEA winners 2023 
  
BEST EMT DRIVER ( ADVANCE) 
– Newton Wutor 
  
BEST EMT DRIVER ( BASIC) 
– Jalil Abdul Abubakar 
  
DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR ( ADVANCE) 
– Joyce Sellassie Avadzinu  
  
DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR ( BASIC) 
– Micheal Obodai Torgbor 
  
BEST EMT ( ADVANCE) 
– Richard Awuah Adusei  
  
BEST EMT ( BASIC ) 
– Christopher Asare 
  
BEST STATION MANAGER  
– Nathaniel Essoun Amoah 
  
EMS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 
– Rahman Musah Abdul