Kandhamal: In an effort to get the feedback from the beneficiary of ambulance service of the Kandhamal District, a Testimonial activity was held on Saturday at Hotel Kepi Salunki of Kandhamal district. Being present on the occasion, Mr Sabyasachi Biswal, state head, Ziqitza Health Care Limited. – agency responsible for 108 ambulance operation in the state shared his thoughts and discussed with Doctors, ASHA workers, Nurse and beneficiaries on various aspects of 108 ambulance operation. Total 40-50 numbers of beneficiaries were participated in the meeting, where they gave their valuable feedback about 108 ambulance services. Other dignitaries present in the meeting are Mr. Manoranjan Sahoo, DPM, Kandhamal Dist. Hospital, Mr Samir Rout, Dist. Sadar police station IIC, and Mr Ashok Ku Giri, IIC, Dist town police station.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sabyasachi Biswal, State Head-ZHL, Odisha said, “The 108 ambulance service was started on 5th March 2013 has expanded manifold in last 9 years. Our crew members go beyond the call of duty and serve the society. ZHL always tries to enhance its services, so we have organized this testimony program at Kandhamal. Where the beneficiary, who have got 108 ambulance services gave their valuable feedback and suggestions. We strongly believe this feedback process will help us to improve our operation and make the ambulance service more people centric.”
Currently, the operating agency hosts 624 numbers of 108 ambulances, 500 numbers of 108 Janani ambulance and six 108 boat ambulances in all 30 districts of Odisha for emergency services. Through 108 ambulance services, a total of more than 85 lakh people have availed the 108 ambulance service whereas 5000 people have avail boat ambulance. Similarly there are 23 numbers of 108 ambulances are operating in Kandhamal dist. From which 15 are 108 ambulance and 8 are Janani ambulance.