Claims of Ambulance Service Exposed in Motihari:
- An ambulance carrying a critically ill patient stopped midway due to lack of diesel.
- The patient was referred to another hospital in Patna for better treatment.
- After two hours, diesel was arranged and the ambulance could proceed.
Mother and Child Face Delays in Ambulance Service:
- A woman and her newborn faced delays in getting an ambulance with diesel.
- They were referred to Patna due to their deteriorating condition.
- It took three hours to arrange diesel for the ambulance.
Poor Availability of Ambulances at Sadar Hospital:
- Several patients at Sadar Hospital couldn’t be transferred due to lack of ambulances.
- There are 78 ambulances operated by a private agency in the district.
- Ambulance drivers often face problems in getting oil.
“This is a serious matter. The operating agency will be contacted to improve the system. Measures will be taken to ensure that patients never face such situations.”
– Dr. Anjani Kumar, Civil Surgeon, East Champaran
