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The
Miracle Called
The unique, innovative, pro-poor partnership has changed the face of healthcare in Gujarat By Jashvant Prajapati
108
The 108 Emergency Management Services run by GVK EMRI and Government of Gujarat is a typical example of a PPP (Public Private Partnership) project that has won the reputation for being exceedingly prompt in their response. The service caters to Police, Fire and Medical emergencies, 24X7, all across Gujarat. GVK EMRI has signed MoUs with 12 states and 2 Union Territories for providing the 108 service. Today, the 108 service comprises of a fleet of 3000 ambulances, which are based across the country. The efficiency of the organisation comes from cutting edge technology and dedicated professionals. The launch of 108 Services in Gujarat on 29th August 2007 heralded a new era of emergency medical care in the state. The service has revolutionised the way by which healthcare is rushed to people who are facing an emergency. GVK EMRI has attended to more than 26 lakh emergencies till date and saved 1, 28,479 lives. More than five hundred
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Life saved in a critical emergency every 14 minutes
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Ambulance dispatched every 42 seconds
Baby born in 108 Ambulance every hour
108
is the “Life Saviour” of Gujarat!!
108-Ambulances have covered more than 6.10 crore population in all the districts. Everyday, 108 responds to over 2500 emergencies and saves (on an average) around 100 lives. 99 percent of the calls received at the toll free number –‘108’ are attended to within three seconds, which is at par with the best global standards.