A non-public jet owned by Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has departed Ghana for conversion right into a nationwide air ambulance, in a transfer anticipated to strengthen the nation’s emergency medical response system.
In a video shared on Fb on Friday, April 3, 2026, the plane, popularly referred to as the Dzata Jet, was confirmed to be present process specialised modifications. The jet will likely be outfitted with superior life-support methods and medical care gear to deal with vital emergency circumstances throughout the nation.
“The plane (N604EP), which left Ghana right now, April 3, 2026, is predicted to serve Ghanaians in vital medical emergency conditions and will likely be fitted with the mandatory life-support and care gear to help its new mandate,” the captioned video stated.
The event follows Mahama’s current acquisition of a Bombardier International 6500 jet, which was acquired in 2024 and delivered in March 2026 after present process customized modifications. The plane arrived on the Accra Worldwide Airport on March 3, 2026.
Mahama, who owns Engineers and Planners, stated the choice to transform his earlier plane right into a medical emergency car was pushed by the necessity to enhance entry to pressing healthcare providers.
“That is for each Ghanaian, not for me alone,” he stated, stressing that the air ambulance can be accessible to all residents in occasions of want.
The initiative is extensively seen as a part of broader efforts to repurpose personal belongings for public profit, significantly in strengthening healthcare supply throughout emergencies.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
Times Nigeria