Hyderabad: Considering the increasing instances of COVID-19 patients unable to access ambulance services, city-based NGOs along with several others from different parts of the country launched 30 ambulance services here on Thursday. Apart from that, a COVID-19 helpline, which caters to the needs of the patients, has also been set up.
Speaking at the launch, Swati Lakra, IPS, IGP Law & Order and in charge of the Women’s Safety Wing of Telangana said, “The entire world is affected by Covid-19 pandemic and the number of cases is increasing day by day. There is a great need to transport patients to hospitals. Besides, if an unfortunate incident or fatality occurs, facilities to shift the body to the burial grounds are also necessary.”
