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Punjab Launches New Hi-Tech Ambulances for Emergency Care
The Health Minister of Punjab launched 46 new ambulances to help people in emergencies.
These ambulances have special equipment to help people quickly.
Seven of the ambulances are dedicated to children who sadly passed away in an accident.
The ambulances are also fitted with GPS to get to the people fast, with a goal to get to them within 10 minutes.
Since 2011, the 108 Ambulance Service has assisted a lot of people with different emergencies.
Punjab Health Minister flagged off 46 hi-tech ambulances.
Seven 'Child Memorial Ambulances' were included, dedicated to Samana.
The new ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment and GPS tracking.
The goal is to reduce emergency response time to 10 minutes.
The 108 Ambulance Service has served over 30 lakh citizens since 2011.
- Who
- Health Minister Balbir Singh.
- What
- Punjab launched 46 hi-tech ambulances.
- Where
- Punjab
- When
- June 13, as reported by PTI news service.
- Why
- To enhance emergency medical services across Punjab.
Key facts
- Ambulance Count
- 46 new ambulances
- Special Ambulances
- 7 'Child Memorial Ambulances'
- Goal Response Time
- 10 minutes
- Urban Response Time
- 15 minutes
- Rural Response Time
- 20 minutes
- Service
- 108 Ambulance Service
- Citizens Served (since 2011)
- Over 30 lakh
Sources
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