The Goa Health Department has unveiled its plans to introduce two wheeler ambulances from July on wards.

This move by the health department helps to deal with the casualties in the tourism belt, across the state.

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, said the para-medics will ride these two-wheeler medical ambulances so as to reach the accident or casualty spot within less time. All the equipment required to keep the patient stable like oxygen cylinder, injections, will be installed on these vehicles, said Rane after reviewing the working of ‘108’ ambulance services in the state recently.

Karnataka State already has such an ambulance facility, and Goa would be the second state to do so. Rane stated that, “Twenty two-wheeler ambulances would be procured in July and would be pressed into services immediately.” Besides this, ten four-wheeler new ambulances, would also be procured and fitted with equipment needed to stabilize a person who suffers from a cardiac arrest.

“The cardiology department of Goa Medical College is preparing a protocol required to be followed while treating such patients in these new ambulances,” added Rane. 

SUPRAJA