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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
10-year old rape victim dies in India due to alleged hospital delay
The death of a 10-year-old rape victim in Bihar has triggered national outrage in India, with allegations of medical negligence intensifying political and public scrutiny ahead of upcoming state elections. The girl, from the marginalised Dalit community, died at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on Sunday morning. Her uncle alleged she was forced to wait inside an ambulance for nearly four hours on Saturday before being admitted—claims denied by hospital authorities. Officials at PMCH, Bihar's oldest government medical institution, described the allegations as 'baseless,' stating the child was brought in on an Advanced Life Support ambulance and appropriately referred between departments due to the nature of her injuries. The girl had initially been taken to a local hospital after being found with knife wounds near her aunt's home in Muzaffarpur, where she was allegedly raped on 26 May by a local man, now under arrest. She was later referred to Patna for reconstructive surgery on her windpipe. A viral video showing Congress leaders confronting hospital staff over the girl's admission fuelled public anger. Rahul Gandhi labelled the incident 'extremely shameful' and called for accountability. #Patna: Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram, Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib (@UdayBhanuIYC), and other party workers held a protest over the death of a rape victim at PMCH.#Bihar #protest #rape #BiharProtest #YouthCongress — Lokmat Times Nagpur (@LokmatTimes_ngp) June 2, 2025 The National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Women have both sought reports on the hospital's role. Hospital officials said the girl was initially placed in the paediatrics department but transferred to gynaecology due to a lack of intensive care facilities in ENT, where her injuries would have been treated. Opposition parties, including Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), have condemned the incident and staged multiple protests. भाजपा नीतीश सरकार में बैठे लोग सत्ता के नशे में इतने धुत्त हैं कि उन्हें दिख ही नहीं रहा कि बिहारवासी किस सीमा तक भयभीत हैं! बिहार में लगातार बढ़ते अपराध, हत्या, बलात्कार के कारण ऐसा भय का माहौल है कि लोग अब घर से बाहर निकले अपने परिजनों के लिए हमेशा चिंतित रहते हैं!… — Rashtriya Janata Dal (@RJDforIndia) June 3, 2025 The episode has once again brought Bihar's fragile healthcare infrastructure under scrutiny. In May, an incident involving a rat biting a patient in another Patna hospital also drew widespread criticism and led to an investigation. Under Indian law, rape victims cannot be named.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Wait time for ambulance in Karnataka's urban areas down from 22 min to 14 min
Bengaluru: In case of a health emergency, urban residents in the state can now expect 108 emergency ambulances to reach them faster. In 2023, the average wait time for an ambulance was around 22 minutes. Now, it is down to just 14 minutes in urban areas, including Bengaluru! Health officials credit the improvement to the replacement of old ambulances with new ones to the existing fleet. However, with regard to response in rural areas, the time taken is a bit more compared to urban centres. According to the data by the health department, on average, rural response time was 17 minutes. What explains this rural-urban divide? A senior official from the health dept said the improvement in urban response time is possibly due to addition of newly acquired ambulances. "The ambulance response time is expected to be within 20 minutes in urban areas and 30 minutes in rural regions. This renewed coverage allowed urban units to reach patients faster. However, the rise in rural wait times, though smaller, was attributed to geographic challenges. When we calculate the average, there are rural pockets where ambulances simply can't reach quickly due to poor roads or remote terrain. These cases weigh down the overall average," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Khám phá bộ sưu tập sofa giảm giá đẹp cho phòng khách việt nam LocalPlan Đọc thêm Undo Interestingly, the total number of ambulances in the state has not changed, remaining at 715. This includes 289 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and 426 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances. To improve emergency response, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced Wednesday that the govt will soon take over the operation of '108' ambulance services, ending the current arrangement with private agencies. A private agency, EMRI Green Health Services, was in charge of managing all 715 ambulances across the state. He shared with TOI that the health department successfully completed a pilot project in Chamarajanagar district to operate the '108' ambulance service independently. "From now on, the ambulances will be managed directly by the department. We will oversee the command and control systems ourselves. We've decided to exit the private agreement due to persistent issues; tenders were floated several times but couldn't be finalised because of recurring problems," he said. He added within the next three months, all ambulances in the state will be brought under this centralised control system, which is aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening the overall emergency response network.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Rajanna Foundation donates ALS ambulance under CSR initiative
Tirupati: Ina significant boost to public healthcare and education in Chittoor district, Rajanna Foundations, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has donated an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance worth Rs 35 lakh and contributed Rs 15 lakh towards the modernisation of a government school in P Kothakota of Puthalapattu constituency. The new ambulance, equipped with life-saving features including advanced CPR systems, was officially launched on Wednesday at the Chittoor District Government Hospital. District Collector Sumit Kumar inaugurated the facility in the presence of Chittoor MLA Gurajala Jagan Mohan, Puthalapattu MLA K Murali Mohan, Mayor Amudha, Amara Hospitals Managing Director Dr Rama Devi Gourineni, and CHUDA Chairperson Katari Hemalatha. Addressing the gathering, the Collector said the total CSR contribution of Rs 50 lakh would strengthen both emergency medical services and educational infrastructure in the district. He expressed gratitude to the Rajanna Foundations and partner organisations for their philanthropic support and commitment to regional development. Chittoor MLA Jagan Mohan noted that the advanced ambulance, provided upon the request of the district administration, would be instrumental in saving lives, especially during critical emergencies. Puthalapattu MLA Murali Mohan emphasised the need for robust emergency services, particularly along the frequently accident-prone national highway between P Kothakota and Chandragiri. Amara Hospitals MD Dr Rama Devi said the ambulance donation reflects their commitment to improving healthcare access in Chittoor, her hometown.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delhi government to add 53 new ambulances to CATS fleet, boosting emergency response
NEW DELHI: In a move to strengthen emergency medical services in the national capital, the Delhi Government is set to add 53 new ambulances to its Centralised Accident and Trauma Service (CATS) fleet. According to officials, the Health Department has started the process to bring these new ambulances on rent. These ambulances will be equipped with basic life support (BLS) systems and are expected to become operational within the next three months. 'Applications have been invited from private ambulance operators to provide vehicles along with drivers and trained paramedical staff,' an official said. The new ambulances will come with 24 essential medical devices, including oxygen cylinders, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen flow meters, and suction pumps. Once the new ambulances are added, the total number of CATS ambulances in Delhi will rise from 266 to 319. At present, the city has 137 ambulances owned by CATS, including eight Advanced Life Support (ALS) and 129 BLS ambulances. Additionally, 140 ambulances are hired from private operators, which include 50 ALS ambulances. With the new additions, Delhi will have a total of 53 ALS and 213 BLS ambulances available under the CATS network. The decision to increase the ambulance fleet comes amid growing concerns about delays in emergency response times. According to a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), there has been a rise in the time taken by ambulances to reach patients after they call the CATS helpline (102). In September 2022, the average response time was about 15 minutes, which has now increased to 17 minutes.
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Delhi gets 671 5G ambulances, traffic cops trained for emergency response
The new ambulance fleet, which will be a paid service, includes both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) vehicles; Delhi Police personnel will trained to provide emergency medical New Delhi Delhi Traffic Police has tied up with ambulance provider Zenzo to roll out a fleet of 671 5G-enabled ambulances to bolster its emergency response services in the capital. Alongside the emergency vehicles, over 100 traffic police officers are being trained in CPR and basic first aid, which will enable them to double up as first medical responders during emergencies, particularly road accidents, a PTI report said. The new ambulance fleet includes both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) vehicles. With integrated 5G technology, these units are capable of real-time health data transmission — a critical tool for doctors and paramedics to prepare treatment protocols even before the patient reaches the hospital. Amid surging road accidents, Zenzo chief executive officer Sweta Mangal described the initiative as a step towards making Delhi-NCR "emergency ready". However, unlike government-run ambulances, those provided by the company are a paid service: a basic ambulance will cost Rs 1,500 for a 5-km distance, and an additional Rs 50 per km thereafter, Mangal said. "Zenzo's core mission is to 'Make India Emergency Ready' by harnessing digital technology to build a robust medical emergency service infrastructure. We aim to provide the largest network of validated ambulances across the country available through a nation-wide toll free number 1800 102 1298," she added.
