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Imagine being a tribal in a remote area with geographical constraints where it is difficult for an ambulance to reach!
This IAS officer (@AwanishSharan) sent Bike Ambulances to Tribal Doorsteps, Reducing Medical Costs by 90 per cent.
(CASE STUDY)
This IAS officer (@AwanishSharan) sent Bike Ambulances to Tribal Doorsteps, Reducing Medical Costs by 90 per cent.
(CASE STUDY)
For a long time, the vulnerable Baiga and Gond tribal people of Kabirdham, Chattisgarh, found it painful to get to the closest hospital in an emergency.
Due to geographic limitations, it was occasionally hard for government ambulances to reach the villages at the prime time.
Due to geographic limitations, it was occasionally hard for government ambulances to reach the villages at the prime time.
@AwanishSharan took charge as Kabirdham District Collector in April 2018.
He launched a series of bike ambulances (Sangi express (Friend Express)) which have cut down the expenses of the people by 90 per cent and impacted more than 4,868 lives in the district.
He launched a series of bike ambulances (Sangi express (Friend Express)) which have cut down the expenses of the people by 90 per cent and impacted more than 4,868 lives in the district.
Locals benefit from these services as well, as villagers are employed as bike riders.
As they are familiar with the area, these drivers can also identify the quickest and shortest route to a government health centre during an emergency.
As they are familiar with the area, these drivers can also identify the quickest and shortest route to a government health centre during an emergency.
The free-of-cost motorbike ambulance can be called by contacting the ASHA worker in the village.
The ambulance reaches the beneficiary’s doorstep so they don’t have to bear the cost of paying for private vehicles.
Moreover the ambulance is equipped with all essentials
The ambulance reaches the beneficiary’s doorstep so they don’t have to bear the cost of paying for private vehicles.
Moreover the ambulance is equipped with all essentials
The successful implementation of Sangi Express has not just resulted in improved health but has also helped us empower women to understand the concept of “Right to Health”
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