The National Ambulance Service (NAS), through its Training Unit, has trained more than 50 staff of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s emergency care system.
The two-day training programme took place at the Mikkado Conference Centre in Labone, where participants were equipped with practical life-saving skills aimed at improving workplace and public safety.
Speaking on behalf of the YEA Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Director of Technical Services, Pearl Mawusi, said equipping staff with emergency response skills sets a strong standard for workplace safety. She stressed that emergencies can occur anywhere people gather, making such training a professional necessity rather than a luxury.
Representing the Deputy Director of Training at NAS, DCAEMT Stella Mantey encouraged participants to take the training seriously and apply the knowledge gained when the need arises.
Facilitator Abdul Rahman-Musa explained that the initiative reflects a proactive approach to urban health, positioning the Ambulance Service not only as an emergency responder but also as an educator that empowers individuals to assist others before professional help arrives.
Participants were given hands-on training in key life-saving techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), recovery position, bleeding control, and the management of emergencies such as snake bites and insect stings.
