The Ghana National Ambulance Service (NAS) does not charge patients for emergency ambulance services, according to the Service’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Simmons Yussif Kewura.
Mr. Kewura explained that while emergency services themselves are not charged, patients may be required to pay for fuel depending on the distance covered by an ambulance.
“Ghana Ambulance Service does not charge for emergency services, we only charge for fuel depending on the distance,” Mr. Kewura said.
The clarification provides a distinction between the emergency ambulance service and fuel-related costs associated with transporting patients over varying distances.
The National Ambulance Service is responsible for providing emergency medical response and transportation services to patients who require urgent assistance across Ghana.
The Service’s clarification comes amid public discussions about ambulance-related charges and the cost of accessing emergency medical transportation.
According to the information provided by the NAS, the emergency service itself does not attract a charge, while fuel costs may vary according to the distance involved.
Members of the public requiring emergency ambulance assistance can therefore seek clarification from the National Ambulance Service on applicable fuel-related arrangements based on the distance of the journey.
