108 Mritunjoy Ambulance
Guwahati, Nov 7: Mrityunjoy 108 Emergency Ambulance Service, operated by EMRI Green Health Services in partnership with the Government of Assam under the National Health Mission (NHM), has completed 18 years of dedicated service to the people of Assam.
Since its inception on November 6, 2008, the service has emerged as a vital pillar of the State’s emergency healthcare delivery system, providing timely pre-hospital care and transportation to millions of people across urban, rural, and remote areas of the state.
Over the last 18 years, Mrityunjoy 108 has served an astounding 67,27,705 beneficiaries. Among these, the service has facilitated emergency transportation for 5,33,174 road traffic accident (RTA) victims, 23,82,350 pregnancy-related cases, 1,06,587 suicide and poisoning cases, 9,12,279 acute abdominal emergencies, 2,84,935 respiratory emergencies, and 2,64,802 cardiac emergencies, apart from numerous other medical emergencies.
During this 18-year journey, 2,34,991 critical patients have been recorded as having received life-saving support and transportation through the service, underscoring the importance of an efficient and responsive emergency ambulance network.
K Krishnam Raju, Director, EMRI Green Health Services has expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister of Assam for his continued leadership and commitment towards strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure. The organisation also extended its appreciation to the Health Minister, Government of Assam, for his guidance and support, and to the Government of Assam and the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, for their continued trust, cooperation and institutional support throughout this journey.
Raju also acknowledged the invaluable contribution of healthcare institutions, government officials, district administrations, medical professionals, and all stakeholders who have worked together to make emergency medical services more accessible and effective across Assam.
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Staff Reporter