Ghana NAS honors EMT Marfo for roadside CPR rescue in Oti

A split-second roadside decision turned into a life saved, and Daniel Marfo just got public applause for jumping in without hesitation.

Crash response and revival

• Oti Regional National Ambulance Service honored Daniel Marfo.
• February 16, 2026, saw him witness a motorcycle collision.
• Marfo began CPR on an unconscious victim immediately.
• One rider regained consciousness because of his intervention.

Recognition in Worawora

• The ceremony took place at the NAS office in Worawora.
• Joshua Amarh Doku spoke for CEO George Kojo Owusu.
• Alex Gamason credited NAS training for readiness.
• The event stressed that EMT duty extends beyond ambulance shifts.

Award and renewed commitment

• Organizers presented Marfo with a 32 inch flatscreen.
• Marfo thanked NAS and reaffirmed service dedication.
• Leaders urged other technicians to emulate his example.
• The region highlighted its commitment to pre-hospital emergency care.