Good news! Assam launches its first air ambulance for the public

Guwahati, November 17: Now reaching hospitals in emergency situation becomes quicker as the government of Assam has inaugurated its first air ambulance of the state. It will operate from Guwahati airport.

Assam Transport, Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary formally launched an air ambulance service at NEDF (North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd) House, Dispur on Thursday.

The air ambulance is equipped with all emergency medical equipment and medical team to take care of patients onboard. Unveiling the service, Patowary hoped that the air ambulance service would usher in a new era of healthcare for the patients of Assam and Northeast.

Delhi-based Flaps Aviation Private Ltd will operate its air ambulance service from Guwahati with “Book Air Ambulance” as its brand. The aim is to expand this facility to the capitals of all states.

Earlier, an ambulance had to fly from Delhi to take a patient from Guwahati to the national capital. Besides, the services will also facilitate organ transplants during critical times. But now as air ambulance will be available at Guwahati airport it will lessen half the cost.