Sindh has introduced a pioneering initiative by deploying emergency motorbikes equipped with essential medical tools, marking a significant advancement following the introduction of modern ambulances. These motorcycle ambulances aim to deliver prompt first aid in scenarios such as accidents occurring in congested traffic or narrow streets within the city.
In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Health Department has provided 25 emergency bikes to the Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (1122). Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz, the Caretaker Health Minister, officially received these 25 bikes, which come equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, from WHO at the EPI Center before handing them over to 1122.
Each motorcycle ambulance is furnished with vital equipment including a fire extinguisher, mini medicine kit, emergency bag, oxygen mask, pulse oximeter, glucometer, oxygen cylinder key, nasal cannula, polyneck hard collar, stethoscope, CPR mask, nebulizer, and a dressing kit. With this comprehensive equipment, the motorcycle ambulance aims to reach patients within 5 to 8 minutes, providing immediate first aid or transporting patients to the nearest ambulance after initial treatment.
In critical situations, patients will not only receive essential first aid but also be administered life-saving medication and critical care on-site through the provision of CBR equipment.
Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz highlighted in a press conference the role of these devices and bikes as a rapid response force, particularly in areas inaccessible to larger vehicles, thereby enhancing response times. Despite the immediate necessity for 1100 emergency bikes, the program currently operates with only 371 bikes.
The caretaker health minister urged the World Health Organization to implement an accountability system to ensure the proper monitoring and utilization of supplies, ensuring they are allocated effectively.
Sindh introduces Motorcycle Ambulances for quicker emergency response
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