Punjab Launches Historic Air Ambulance Service, Airlifts First Patient
Lahore: In a significant healthcare milestone for Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has successfully launched the province’s first rescue air ambulance service. The initiative aims to provide rapid medical transport for critically ill patients, ensuring timely access to advanced healthcare facilities.
The first patient to benefit from this service was Halima Bibi, a 40-year-old woman from Mianwali who suffered paralysis after falling from a roof. Initially treated at Mianwali’s District Headquarters Hospital, Halima was referred to a facility in Rawalpindi for advanced care. Following directives from CM Maryam Nawaz, she was swiftly transferred within the critical “golden hour” using the new air ambulance service.
Halima’s family praised Maryam Nawaz, referring to her as an “angel” for her instrumental role in facilitating the timely medical transfer. The Punjab Chief Minister reiterated her commitment to ensuring quality and timely medical treatment for every citizen, formally announcing the commencement of Pakistan’s first air ambulance operations and requesting prayers for Halima’s recovery.
This initiative is one of the first promises Maryam Nawaz has delivered on since her maiden address at the Punjab Assembly as the first female Chief Minister. She highlighted the importance of the ‘Golden Hour’ rescue air ambulance service, emphasizing its potential to save lives, especially for those in remote areas needing urgent medical care.
The air ambulance service is a groundbreaking step in Pakistan’s healthcare system, reflecting the government’s dedication to improving medical accessibility and outcomes for its citizens.
