108 plans app to save time for quick service

The GVK-EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute), which runs the emergency response service, is working on the app. 

Speaking on the National Pilot Day, which was organised by the 108-ambulance management in the city, the Minister said, “we can easily identify caller’s location through the proposed app and the service is sure to cut the waiting time in a big way.” 

This significant move will immensely benefit patients as they could be provided quick treatment in government hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs), he added.

Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan lauded the performance of the personnel of 108 ambulance service. “Your work is 99.9% correct. You should reach more people, even as awareness of 108 service has reached nook and corner,” he said.

B Prabudoss, who heads GVK-EMRI’s marketing and hospital relations in the state, said that 855 such ambulances have been pressed into services across Tamil Nadu. “At present, 1,927 pilots are working and they play a major role in saving lives. 

Further-more, they are working hard round the clock,” he said.

Pilot Day is organised in honour of 108 ambulance drivers who are officially called pilots.  

During the function, a total of 46 pilots from across the state were honoured for their good services