Review Of Evr For A Metro And Its Effectiveness

Abstract

Transportation of trauma cases is an integral component of health care provision. Ambulance services to transport pregnant women, children and those that require emergency medical attention remains a challenge in India even after 50 years of public health care provision. The transport component is known to contribute to accelerating the achievement of various Millennium Development Goals, including those relating to reducing maternal and infant mortalities. It was in this context that the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in India funded a nationwide initiative to support rural ambulance service - the “Dial 108 service”. This was largely adopted from a not-for-profit organization, the Emergency Medical Research Institute (EMRI), which has initiated 108 services early on. This case study analyzes the experiences of the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the context of the NRHM initiative.