The First Response Team ( Emergency Services - 108 ) is the obvious first point of contact for people who need immediate medical services and one of the main reasons why people would prefer 108 over self-assistance is because of the hope that vehicles would be equipped with medical supplies and emergency kits which would help the one in need.

This is an example that I came across which alarmed me of the serious lack of Emergency Services.

My Friend's father felt sick all of a sudden at night 11PM - He was unable to breathe. Calls to Emergency services was made in the following 15 mins.

The First call response was acknowledgement

The Second call response was - Collating Details 

The Third call response was - Arranging transportation .

The fourth call Response was - " SORRY - Emergency services is caught up with another Emergency case. We do not have another transportation that can be engaged at the moment "

All of these took place in less than 20 to 30 mins . My friend's dad passed away by the time we got him to another private Hospital.

I am not saying that my Emergency is more important than another one. But this costed a life. 

IF EMERGENCY SERVICES WOULD HAVE INFORMED US AT THE SECOND CALL - WE COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING 

Is Hyderabad really running short of Emergency Services Transportation ?

What if the emergency was for an infant or a mother-to-be ? 

What follow-up's are done to ensure if there's still emergency services required if they are unable to assist ?

Who can be held accountable ? If there is someone that is held accountable - what actions are taken to avoid them ?

If I have a medical Emergency at home, Should I try looking up for the nearest hospital in my google search or attempt to arrange a self transport to the nearest hospital ? or reach out to the well-known 108 ?

People reading  this - Please understand that this is an emergency that could literally happen to anyone . Those Crucial Seconds & Minutes are the ones that decides the fate of the one who needs immediate medical care. 

I am writing this hoping someone could take a look and see if something can be done. Even if this helps in relooking at the current medical services support - that might save someone's life.

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