The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emergency service, Rescue 1122 on Wednesday,  launched a motorcycle ambulance service in Peshawar with the support of the World Health Organization. Director General Rescue 1122 Dr Khateer Ahmed said that the motorcycle ambulance is equipped with basic medical supplies, including a BP set, glucometer, pulse oximeter, nebulizer, cervical collars, oxygen cylinders, tourniquets, first aid equipment, and medicines. A Rescue 1122 emergency medical technician will drive the motorcycle and provide medical aid to the sick or injured on the spot. The service is aimed at ensuring timely emergency services during traffic jams and road closures. It will also act as a first responder in areas where there is no easy access for larger ambulances.

The motorcycle ambulance service will initially be launched in Peshawar, but it will be gradually extended to other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The launch of the motorcycle ambulance service is a welcome initiative by Rescue 1122. It will help to improve the accessibility and availability of emergency medical services in the province. The service is also a cost-effective way to provide emergency medical care. Motorcycle ambulances are cheaper to operate and maintain than larger ambulances.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)