The Punjab government launched the Air Ambulance Service in 2025 to help patients get urgent medical care quickly. This service was started by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to ensure that even people living in remote areas can reach hospitals on time.
Why Air Ambulance Is Needed
- Many people in remote areas cannot reach hospitals quickly during emergencies.
- Road travel takes too long, which can be dangerous for critical patients.
- Air ambulances use helicopters or small aircraft to transport patients quickly.
- The service is also used during natural disasters like floods and forest fires.
Main Features
- Helicopters with Medical Equipment
- Equipped like a mobile ICU with ventilators, oxygen, and heart monitors.
- Free Service for Critical Patients
- Seriously ill patients can use this service free of cost.
- 24/7 Operations
- Available day and night.
- Fully coordinated with Rescue 1122 for fast response.
- Quick & Easy Rescue
- After an emergency call, a helicopter is dispatched immediately.
- Onboard doctors and paramedics provide care during flight.
- Hospitals are updated in real time to receive the patient on arrival.
- Disaster Support
- Helps during floods, fires, and other emergencies.
Who Can Benefit
- People living in remote and rural areas far from hospitals.
- Patients with heart attacks, accidents, trauma, or other critical illnesses.
- Pregnant women with high-risk conditions.
- People affected by natural disasters.
Impact
- Hundreds of critical patients have been safely transported since the service started.
- This service brings life-saving technology to every corner of Punjab.
- Ensures that distance is never a barrier to urgent medical care.
How It Works
- Call 1122 in case of emergency.
- Assessment by Rescue 1122 team.
- Helicopter dispatch from the nearest base.
- In-flight care provided by doctors and paramedics.
- Handover to hospital ready for treatment.
Why It’s Important
- Saves Time: Patients reach hospitals faster.
- Equal Healthcare: Remote areas also get timely treatment.
- Modern Technology: Helicopters equipped with ICU-level facilities.
- Disaster Preparedness: Quick response during floods, fires, and emergencies.
Final Words
The CM Punjab Air Ambulance 2025 is a life-saving initiative that ensures people in Punjab, even in remote areas, get urgent medical care when they need it most. Every minute counts in an emergency, and this service can save hundreds of lives every year. It shows the government’s commitment to health, safety, and modern emergency care.
