Delhi Govt adds 70 new hi-tech ambulances to its fleet

The Delhi government added a fleet of 70 new smaller ambulances that will be able to ferry patients from congested areas. With the introduction of this fleet, the number of ambulances in the city has increased to 101. Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit said that the new fleet of CAT ambulances will be controlled by an IT-based Central Control Room using TETRA wireless communication system, MIS and GIS/GPS technology.

Delhi health minister Dr A K Walia said that personnel selected for manning the vehicles have been given three week intensive training in ambulance services in AIIMS , RML, MAMC/ and GTB hospital among others. "They have also been given wireless communication skills training by the Delhi police. Ambulance drivers are also trained for providing necessary assistance to the Ambulance paramedic in patient handling," he said. Launching the fleet here, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit described this as another milestone. "The capital has moved further in providing quality health services," she said.

Source: IANS