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Anti-snake venoms to be available in 108 ambulances in A.P.

Anti-snake venoms to be available in 108 ambulances in A.P.

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The decision has been taken in view of rising emergency calls for snakebite cases, says Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. | Photo Credit: FIle Photo Anti-snake venoms (ASV) will now be available in 108 ambulances across Andhra Pradesh to ensure immediate and pre-hospital treatments of the patients for snakebite victims. In a statement on Saturday, Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav said that the decision had been taken in view of the rising emergency calls for snakebite cases. From June 2025 to date, 3,104 snakebite emergency calls have been received, the statement said. Snakebite patients need to be taken to a hospital immediately, as the effects of the venom may increase and the patient may become critical. To address this problem, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) working in an ambulance has been directed to administer anti-snake venoms to patients in need after consulting a doctor. If the victim shows symptoms suggesting that the venom is spreading across the body, the EMT immediately consults a doctor at the Emergency Response Centre in …

Madhya Pradesh air ambulances, launched in 2024, served 159 people, 32 had BJP links

Madhya Pradesh air ambulances, launched in 2024, served 159 people, 32 had BJP links

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Madhya Pradesh’s PM (Prime Minister) Shri Air Ambulance Service launched in May 2024 has benefited 159 patients; 32 of them are either leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party or their friends or relatives. In all, the state has spent ₹36 crore on the service till July 7, according to the health department (In picture: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav) (@DrMohanYadav51) Of the 159, only 13 have paid for the service — those without an Ayushman card and being flown to a hospital outside the state have to pay for it according to the contours of the scheme — including a BJP leader and his relatives/friends. The scheme comes under the health department and health minister Rajendra Shukla said people haven’t paid for the service because the government sometimes pays on humanitarian grounds. What air ambulance operator said The service is provided by Flyola, a private company that offers on-demand custom flight solutions. It handles operations via a 24-hour non-scheduled facility at the Bhopal Airport State Hangar. Also read: ‘Resignations part of politics’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams focus on areas zeroed in on by NGRI GPR unit but ambulances line up Domalpenta

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams focus on areas zeroed in on by NGRI GPR unit but ambulances line up Domalpenta

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Rat miners and other rescue team personnel dewatering the areas where anomaly was identified by the NGRI GPR unit inside the collapsed SLBC tunnel | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Rescue teams are now scouting the areas zeroed in on by the NGRI’s Ground Probing Radar, which have found an anomaly on the surface inside the collapsed SLBC tunnel in Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district on Saturday (March 1, 2025). However, the arrangements being made at the tunnel site such lining up ambulances (at nearby Domalapenta village) and instructions issued to a team of forensic experts (doctors) from Hyderabad to reach the tunnel site at the earliest clearly indicate that the chances of rescue teams tracing the 8 trapped persons by evening is high. Follow Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE updates The measures also make it amply clear that the rescue teams have given up hopes on the chances of survival of those trapped inside from February 22 morning. After the GPR scanning found some soft material under the debris, the rescue teams were said to be of …

ONGC Adds 65 New Ambulances For Ops In Assam

ONGC Adds 65 New Ambulances For Ops In Assam

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Guwahati: In a step towards enhancing safety and emergency response, energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has ramped up its fleet of ambulances in Assam by adding 65 new vehicles, an official said on Friday. The new ambulances, which were leased from the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) for a period of five years, were added to ONGC’s fleet in Sivasagar, he said. 🚑Taking a leap towards enhancing safety and emergency response, #ONGC Assam Asset has added 65 new ambulances to its fleet on 9 January 2025. 🔹 Highlights:– 63 ambulances equipped with foldable seats, autoloader stretchers & oxygen cylinder provisions.– 2 Advanced… pic.twitter.com/Xiubib1Qv8 — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) (@ONGC_) January 9, 2025 Out of the total ambulances, 63 are equipped with essential features, like foldable seats, swiveling fans, autoloader stretchers and provisions for 2.2 L oxygen cylinders. “These ambulances will be strategically deployed across ONGC Assam Asset’s operational sites, including drill locations, workover rigs and production installations,” the official said. Besides, two advanced life support (ALS) ambulances fitted with …

Kartnataka gets hi-tech ambulances to rush accident victims to hospitals within golden hour

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A file photo of medical personnel taking a patient inside K.C. General hospital in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dedicated 65 hi-tech emergency ambulances that are to be deployed to save the lives of accident victims across the State, on September 23. The ambulances, which are fitted with ventilators, will be deployed by the Health and Family Welfare Department across Karnataka in the coming days. “The ambulances will help in rushing accident victims to hospitals within the golden hour. It is possible to save hundreds of lives if emergency care is made available,” the Chief Minister said. Urging people to follow traffic rules to avoid accidents, he said that drunk driving has to be stopped absolutely. “Don’t let down your families. Will there be not an accident if one drives vehicles while speaking on phone? You are responsible for your life and responsible for your families. Follow traffic rules strictly.” He urged Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to initiate strict action and cancel licenses of those involved in drunk driving cases. Minister …