OUR HISTORY
St John Ambulance Ghana (SJAG), was established in 1937 to begin Emergency Medical Services in Ghana. It was given an Act of Parliament in 1959 that is, (Act 57 of 1959), and operates under the subvention of the Ministry of Health (MOH). It is mandated to provide First Aid training and Ambulance services. The Agency operates as an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) provider in the area of First Aid Services, Ambulance Services, Community Health and Youth Development. St John Ambulance Ghana has over 5,500 Volunteers who assist in the operations of the Agency. These Volunteers are nationwide in various professions including Medicine, Environmental Management, Transportation, Sports, Law, General Business, Teaching etc.

VISION
To become the leading frontline provider of First Aid training and services in Ghana.

MISSION
To reduce suffering and save lives by providing First Aid and Safety training at workplaces, communities, training institutions; and to provide Ambulance services to the general public.

CORE VALUES
Our first four values are based upon our view of human need, in which we promote physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being, guided and inspired by the Christian principles of our founders: Respect, Unselfishness, Excellence, Openness and transparency
Our next four values are concerned with how we behave within St John, building an enduring community with a shared vocation based on timeless principles of virtue and honour: Devotion, Togetherness, Diversity and inclusiveness, Faithfulness.
Read more about our international core values in the sections below.

Showing respect and loving kindness for all humanity
Everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, creed, political affiliation or national identity, or what they may have done, will receive loving kindness from St John without discrimination.

Selflessly helping those in greatest physical, mental and spiritual need without judgment, and building their resilience
We will put the needs of others before ourselves, working for stronger communities.
Our first four values are based upon our view of human need, in which we promote physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being, guided and inspired by the Christian principles of our founders.

Delivering modern care to a high standard, with a clear focus on impact and efficiency
All those involved in delivery will keep up to date with the latest standards and all our services will be delivered with compassion, to the highest level, ensuring those in most need get the care they require.

Committing to openness and transparency so that we become a learning organisation
We will seek to learn from each other. We will share the things that go well, so they can be used by all. We will also be open and honest about our mistakes, so we can all learn and improve for the future.

Building a spiritual home for ourselves and future generations, where all can find fulfilment and meaning through a shared devotion to helping others
As members of St John we seek to ensure that everyone feels part of one community, devoted to our mission while providing support to each other and to future generations.

Working to create a sense of one family of St John by strengthening and bringing together our many locally-led organisations around a common vision and common values
Based across the world and mainly in the Commonwealth, we endeavour to help and support the one family of St John.

Embracing diversity and inclusiveness to support our common purpose, respecting our differences and accepting those of all faiths and none, whilst confident in our Christian roots and traditions
Everyone should feel included in our St John family.

Holding ourselves to the highest standards and looking for the best in others, we are faithful to the vision of our founders
Presuming good faith in each other, we hold ourselves and each other to account for high standards of propriety and behaviour, and honour those who do good works.


Ghanaian Members/Award winners of the Order of St. John International
1. Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa - Former Director General GHS (OSt.J)
2. Mrs. Hilda Sakua Commey - Former CEO, St. John (OSt.J)
3. Dr. Enyonam N. Mensah - Former Director General GHS (MSt.J)
4. Dr. Anthony Kwame Apedzi, ESQ. - CEO, St. John (MSt.J)
5. Esther Abla Mawufenya Anyidoho - Former CEO, St. John (MSt.J)
6. Dr. Ebenezer Appiah-Denkyira - Former Director General GHS (MSt.J)
7. Dr. Gilbert Nyaledzigbor - Director of Budget, Controller (MSt.J)
8. Dorothy Christiana Quist - Head, Youth and Projects, St. John (MSt.J)
9. Emmanuel Kwesi Asante - Former Ashanti Regional Manager, St. John (MSt.J)
10. Laryea Samuel Tiodo-Mensah - Senior Volunteer, St. John (MSt.J)
11. Dometi Kofi Sokpor, ESQ. - Former Council Member & Legal Advisor (MSt.J)
12. Eric Obu Buetey - Senior Volunteer, St. John (MSt.J)