108 Ambulance: Mohali gets 560 calls in 2 months

Tribune News Service

Mohali, September 10

The 108 emergency ambulance service received 560 request calls in Mohali in the past two months. Ludhiana reported the highest accidental cases (1,280), Patiala the second highest (856) followed by Mohali.

Across Punjab, the service has successfully provided emergency assistance to 8,211 accident victims in the past two months between July 1 and September 7 by arriving timely at the place of mishap and saving precious lives.

The 24X7 centralised 108 call centre played a significant role by promptly assisting these 8,211 accident victims with strong support.

Saikat Mukherjee, project head, Ziqitza Healthcare, the firm handling the emergency service, said, “Ambulance 108 has always committed itself to serving the people in need. Our dedicated staff and people continue to ensure that each accidental case is managed well with full consideration and attention. We appreciate the effort and support received from the Government of Punjab and the Health Department.”