Hospital launches bike ambulance service for emergency aid
Hindustan TimesPune: Ambulances stuck in a traffic jam is a common sight in the city and multiple initiatives by the authorities like synchronisation of signals have largely failed to address the issue. Ruby Hall Clinic Pune has launched ‘First Responder Bike Ambulance’ facility to provide rapid medical assistance to patients in critical emergencies within Pune and surrounding areas. ) Ruby Hall Clinic Pune has launched “First Responder Bike Ambulance” facility to provide rapid medical assistance to patients in critical emergencies within Pune and surrounding areas. As our Sahyadri Nagar Road branch is located in a busy area, we plan to launch bike ambulances.” Dr Prasad Rajhans, head, intensive care unit at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, said, “Public awareness about giving way to ambulances has increased over time. Though traffic cops help ambulances pass through congested roads, they also have limitations.” Gopal Jambe, secretary, Pune District Ambulance Association, said, “The commuting time for ambulances even with sirens and lights is now one hour to cover 10 kilometres as compared to 30-40 minutes in the past.”
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