Mumbai: The facility for free ambulances under the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was flagged off by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on March 01 Saturday at Marine Drive. Of 937 ambulances that will cater to urban and rural population, 161 ambulances were launched on March 01 Saturday.
Chavan said, “The 108 ambulance service will aim to reach patients within 20 minutes after the call is made. The state government will bear the cost of the staff, equipment and medicines.” Health Minister Suresh Shetty said, “With the launch of EMS ambulances, we will save lives in the crucial golden hour.” The public health department has already allotted the tender for 937 ambulances to Bharat Vikas Group (BVG) India Limited. |
