The Visakhapatnam city police, in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals, launched an ambulance service to ensure rapid response and critical care in emergency situations. The service was launched by Police Commissioner Shankabrata Bagchi at Arilova here recently.
Ramchandra, COO of Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, and Dr Balakrishna, Medical Superintendent, were present on the occasion.
The alarming rise in road accident fatalities due to delayed medical attention has led to the launch of the initiative. The newly-launched ambulance service aims to provide immediate medical assistance to accident victims, ensuring no life is lost due to delays. The ambulance will operate in areas under police jurisdictions, including Bheemunipatnam, Anandapuram, PM Palem, Arilova, MVP Colony, and more, the service covers 18 critical zones such as One Town, Gajuwaka, Steel Plant, and Airport, according to a press release issued by the hospital.
Dr. Shankabrata Bagchi said the need of the hour in an accident was to shift the victim to a hospital at the earliest and thereby ensuring speedy recovery of the patient. He said that he had appealed to Apollo Hospitals for an ambulance to offer round-the-clock services to accident victims.
A policeman would be with the ambulance to receive the calls on the toll free number and ensure speedy reaching of the ambulance at the accident spot. After rendering first aid, CPR etc. to the victim, he/she would be shifted to the nearest trauma care centre within the golden hour, and provided with lifesaving support, which enables saving a precious life.
The ambulance service made available free of cost, can be accessed through a toll-free number 1066. Upon receiving a call, the nearest ambulance will reach immediately and ensure swift transportation of accident victims to Apollo Hospital, Arilova and Ram Nagar.
Published – December 24, 2024 08:04 pm IST
