For whom can KMC’s ‘bike ambulance’ be most useful?
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a bike ambulance service to quickly send trained emergency medical staff to patients in congested and narrow areas of the city. The service is aimed at saving lives during the golden hour and is expected to help senior citizens and people with disabilities as well.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City launched a bike ambulance service in partnership with Nepal Ambulance Service to speed up emergency response in traffic-congested areas.
- The bike ambulance is meant to carry Emergency Medical Technicians, not patients, so they can provide first aid until a four-wheeled ambulance arrives.
- Officials said the service will be especially useful in narrow alleys, heavy traffic zones, and for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
- The service can be accessed by calling 102 and will operate across the metropolitan area.
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