KMC launches motorcycle ambulance service for faster emergency response
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a motorcycle ambulance service to speed up emergency medical response in narrow and congested areas of the city. The city is also partnering with hospitals and health institutions to expand treatment access, including support for burn patients and hospital upgrades.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has introduced motorcycle ambulances to reach patients in narrow alleys and congested neighbourhoods faster.
- Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol said traffic and road constraints often delay conventional ambulances despite sufficient vehicle numbers.
- The city has partnered with 13 institutions to expand affordable healthcare access, including support for burn treatment, Kanti Children’s Hospital and Manmohan Hospital.
- Residents can still use the free ambulance service through Nepal Ambulance Service by calling 102.
