Fire was humanity’s first discovery. It helpedus conquer thedarkness, and assert our dominance over nature,paving the way for humancivilisation. While fire has certainly proven itself
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DANGERS OF SMOG
A portmanteau of the words ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’, smog is a type of fog which contains smoke or soot mixed with it. Yellowish or blackish
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EMS AND THE WORLD VIS – A – VIS THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
It is a proven fact that a patient who receives basic emergency medical care from trained professionals and is transported to the nearest healthcare facility
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STANDARD PROTOCOLS FOR PARAMEDICS TO FOLLOW
Panicking after an accident comes most naturally to us, and is a feeling most cannot avoid. However, as hard as it is, we need to
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WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN EMERGENCY SERVICES
As per the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, for every 100,000 people, there needs to be at least one ambulance. However, currently in the city
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STANDBY AMBULANCES: A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY MEGA PROJECT
A few months ago, the city of Malkapuram, in Andhra Pradesh witnessed panic when a crude oil storage tank at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
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DIABETES: KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases worldwide, and yet about one third of the people with diabetes, do not even know that they
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5 REASONS WHY AMBULANCES ON STANDBY IS A MUST AT EVENTS
Whether you talk about music concerts, carnivals, trade shows, or even festive celebrations, events are always fun, and bustling with energy. With so many different
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THE STORY OF NEHA AND HER NEWBORN BABY
What started as a routine response to a medical emergency, turned into a heart warming moment for the crew members of an ambulance and a
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Committed and Equipped To Go The Extra Mile For You
Emergency medical services are the building blocks of a country, given their importance in bringing basic health care closer to the citizens across all socioeconomic
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Delivering Quality Mother and Child Emergency Medical Care Pan India
“Saving a life is one of the most rewarding experiences that a person can undergo in his or her lifetime.” These words of wisdom are
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Mobile Medical Unit (MMUs): A Boon for Increasing Last Mile Healthcare Connectivity
According to the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, timely and affordable medical care is a
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AMBULANCES AND THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH IT?
When one thinks of Ambulances, one usually tends to think of flashing red lights coupled with sporadic bouts of sirens ringing in the air as
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Be a Good Samaritan and Ensure a Secure Monsoon
Come monsoon, the weather becomes stormy with heavy rains and chilly sea winds. Undeterred by the monsoons however, travellers continue to plan escapades and workers
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MONSOON – PEAK SEASON FOR WATER-BORNE DISEASES
The monsoon has arrived and how!In addition to quelling the scorching heat, it invites a host of water-borne diseases that infect people in the country.The
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5 Reasons Why 108 Ambulance is the Most Reliable Emergency Service
As per a 2015 report released by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, an esteemed wing of the UN Office of Disaster
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Steps to a safer monsoon
Although the initial showers of rain have brought a welcoming change from the summer heat that has engulfed our country, it is important to remember
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Summer Skin Ailments and How to Battle Them
The scorching heat of summer, especially in tropical regions is cause for innumerable skin related ailments. Due to profuse sweating and constant itching, the skin
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Be proactive not reactive – the need to be trained for Basic Life Support
Medical emergencies are always daunting. The minutes after are often a blur and can be a frightening experience, especially for someone who isn’t prepared to
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Health Safety Training & Emergency Drill Needs to be Mandatory at Corporate Park/MNC?
India, a country of more than a billion people saw the employment boost decades ago, with small and large companies making a debut in the
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How first aid training can help employees
Around the world, 3,00,000 workers die annually due to unintentional accidents at their work places. Occupational hazards are also estimated to contribute to about 2.3
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Rising Populations Create Health Hazards
Besides a shared border, India and China have one more thing in common – population growth. The two countries are driving Asia’s population growth trends
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Key Learning from China’s Emergency Preparedness
Since the medieval times, China has been highly prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters such as storms and landslides. The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008
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Safety Lessons should be Made Mandatory for Schools
In India, schooling is made mandatory for children between the age six and 14,due to awareness with regards to importance of education in each child’s
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Climatic changes create health hazards
Since generations, global warming has been an active topic of interest for school children and occasionally, a few adult groups. Nonetheless, despite being aware of
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Future of 112 as Single Emergency Number for India
Emergency services for any country are a basic need rather than a privilege. India has long struggled to provide a single emergency number to its
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Reason behind using 108 as the Emergency Number
108 was decided upon as the National Ambulance Number when the Indian Government established Public Private Partnership with companies that wanted to create a difference
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Stay Fit to Avoid Health Emergencies
In the recent scenario, with skyrocketing technological applications at our disposal, our attention towards mental as well as physical health has drastically deteriorated. Our lives
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Air Ambulance – The Next Big Wave in Indian Emergency Services
Sometimes, patients need to be transported across cities or borders during a medical emergency. It could be the lack of medical facilities close to the
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Do you know the rights of Ambulance User in India
Road accidents, heart ailments and natural disasters are perceptibly some of the most common causes of medical emergencies in India. Considering the fact that emergencies
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Ambulance: The Carrier of Life
One can never know what the future has in store for us, hence it’s best to be prepared for the worst and work diligently for
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Why Ambulance Has Siren & What Are Our Social Responsibilities?
With India’s strengthening economy and abundance in financial flow, more citizens that in the past have begun investing in motorbikes and cars. As reported by
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Investing in Charity
Sustainable social enterprise is no longer a distant dream and Jacqueline Novogratz has stood as a beacon for it. With her strategy of ‘patient capital’
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What Would It Be Like Without Emergency Medical Services?
Emergencies can arise in everyday life and under any circumstances. If emergency medical services were not available or were not as efficient as they are
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First Aid Tips: How to Help an Acid Attack Victim?
Despite severe legal action, acid attacks are considerably rising in countries such as India, as reported by Acid Survivors Foundation India (ASFI). Although over 800
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The Future of Emergency Medical Services: where are we headed?
Today, the causes of emergencies are multiple – ranging from natural disasters, ageing infrastructure, fire outbreaks and individual medical emergencies – which lead to reactive
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