GVK-EMRI Chief Executive Officer Venkat Changavalli on Wednesday stated revealed that the success of the 108 ambulance services could be gauged by the fact that more than 80 thousand critically ill patients, among the 47 lakh emergency cases were shifted to hospitals in time to save their lives.
Mr Changavalli was addressing the gathering at a one-day workshop on Andhra Pradesh Comprehensive Emergency Medical Management System (AP CEMMS), at GVK-EMRI Campus, Hyderabad.
He went on to add that as many as 802 working 108 Ambulance presently existed in Andhra Pradesh alone, while as many as 2,600 such vehicles were working in the 9 states covered by the services.
He added that two more states the 108 services would be extended to two more states, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh, from next month.
Mr Changavalli revealed that the GVK Foundation has kept its promise to support the services by releasing Rs 15 crore per annum for the GVK-EMRI services.
He added that over 3 lakh pregnant women were shifted to respective hospitals through the 108 ambulances. Mr Changavalli added that around 2 per cent of these pregnant women had given birth in the ambulances while on their way to hospital.
Speaking on the occasion, A and D Department HOD CMC Vellore Professor Suresh David demanded that the Medical Council of India start MD Emergency services. He said that there is acute need for emergency physicians.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh had entered into an agreement with GVK-EMRI under Public and Private partnership mode and recognised EMRI as the State Level Nodal Agency to provide emergency response service across the State in coordination with the public agencies (APVVP etc), which will help drive greater transparency, agility, and better citizen service.
This agreement is part of the government&rsquo;s commitment to improve the access of healthcare services, particularly in emergency situation for the pregnant women, neonates, infants and children, and trauma victims and other health emergencies in the general population; and thereby help the State to achieve the critical Millennium Development Goals in the health sector, ie reduction of Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate, and in general improve the health-confidence in the people by improving their ability to access healthcare service in case of emergencies.
With the large-scale deployment of &ldquo;108&rdquo; emergency Ambulance services in the rural areas under the AP-EMRI umbrella, the State could deliver best possible pre-hospital care services to its population. However there is still a gap in the continuum of care in terms of emergency patient care management. To bridge that gap it is now proposed to strengthen Emergency patient care services in the hospital and make them more effective and efficient.
The workshop was the 3rd in this series in which experts and state representatives come together to conceptualize a comprehensive emergency medical management system for AP (APCEMMS) and to make public commitment (Declaration) for strengthening emergency patient care management in AP by preparing the hospitals as safe and reliable destinations for the community to seek emergency care services, imparting emergency care skills to medical, nursing and paramedical staff when approached for immediate medical attention and establishing an integrated approach in emergency care delivery through continuous and developmental relationships.
The workshop was organised collaboratively by AP Vaidya VIdhana Parishad and GVK-EMRI under the overall supervision of the Principal Secretary to Government, (PH), HM and FW department Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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With Diwali, the Festival of Lights, round the corner, the rush to buy earthen lamps has picked up.
People from various sections are being seen, thronging markets to find the best possible lamps and diyas, to illuminate their homes.
With the passage of time, people are looking at ways to combine the traditional celebrations with modernity and this is reflected in the new designs of diyas being used to adorn homes. Sensing the people&rsquo;s requirements, even the potters have shifted from the traditional round saucer-shaped diyas to produce these lamps which not only look beautiful but also beatify the homes.
These potters and traders vie with each other to bring out curiously shaped diyas and hence attract customers.
Potters from across the country are now sending their diyas to the city and small time traders have set up shops in various places across the city.
One of the diya seller from Rajasthan, Lakshman, who displayed his diyas on Habsiguda Road in the city, says, &ldquo;I have imported lamps from various parts of the country like Kolkata, Gujarat, Rajasthan.&rdquo;
Heart diyas (earthen lamps shaped like a heart), leaf-shaped diyas and Ganesha diyas (earthen lamps shaped like Ganesha idol) are the most preferred, even though there are over a hundred different shapes on sale at Lakshman&rsquo;s diya stall.
Lakshman&rsquo;s lamps are usually sold for Rs 25-35 a dozen. He expressed his happiness with the good response shown for these curiously shaped imported diyas. Some customers opt to buy the heart-shaped diyas, some the leave-shaped ones while some prefer the diyas shaped like a Ganesh idol.&rdquo;
He even has puja items at his small stall.
These unique lamps are available at stalls on the Tarnaka to Uppal road and at the Moazzam Jahi Market, among other places.
A B Sc student Jyothi said, &ldquo;I like these lamps very much, we light up on the occasion of Diwali festival, all diyas in various shapes and designs are pleasing to eyes. While I used to myself make the Diyas, now time has changed. I am going to buy 50-60 Diyas for this Diwali festival to illuminate the house.&rsquo;&rsquo;
Another customer, Venkateshwar Rao, &nbsp;who is wondering to see the new shapes of Diyas coming in the market says, &ldquo;time has changed in fast growing world, such type of lamps were not available earlier, only a simple type of Diyas used to be seen. The lamps are lighted up to be off the darkness on that occasion, the new designs of the lamps certainly good for this generation.&rdquo;
He added that he plans to buy around 70 diyas to illuminate his home and celebrate Diwali not only with lights, but also in style.

Make over for Diwali diyas: stylish new lamps throng markets

Shocking news for Satyam Ramalinga Raju as Supreme Court has cancelled the bail which was granted by Andhra Pradesh High Court few months back on the multi crore corporate scam case that shook the entire World.&nbsp;
Supreme Court few minutes ago cancelled the bail and directed the lower court to complete trial by July 31, 2011. On September 14, CBI moved the apex court contending that Raju could influence the witnesses in the case. &lsquo;He is a very influential man and can influence the witnesses. So we approached the apex court to cancel his bail,&rsquo; said deputy inspector general of police V.V. Lakshmi Narayana, who is heading the CBI team investigating the case. Now, Raju and five others need to surrender by November 10 before CBI. Well, this the new twist.&nbsp;

Satyam Ramalinga Raju BAIL cancelled

Ramgopal Varma, the man of this season with &lsquo;Raktha Charitra&rsquo; is dying to work with Chiranjeevi. As Chiru&rsquo;s 150th movie is in discussion stages, here comes the statement from Varma which is making Mega Fans to feel happy about.
&lsquo;I know he won't work with me because of what happened in the past but I am so dying to do a film called 'Dhora-The Lord&rsquo; with Mega Star Chiranjeevi,&rsquo; Varma tweeted. Yes, Varma has started a project with Chiranjeevi long ago during the making times of &lsquo;Chudalani Undi&rsquo; which was halted for various reasons and the song shot between Chiru and Urmila has come as a special attraction in the movie.
Let us see, will this &lsquo;Dhora&rsquo; come out official and Chiru agree for a project with Varma? or will this end up as one more marketing stunt by Varma?

Over 47 lakh benefit from 108 services: CEO

Over 47 lakh benefit from 108 services: CEO

Over 47 lakh benefit from 108 services: CEO

Make over for Diwali diyas: stylish new lamps throng markets

Make over for Diwali diyas: stylish new lamps throng markets

Make over for Diwali diyas: stylish new lamps throng markets

Make over for Diwali diyas: stylish new lamps throng markets

Satyam Ramalinga Raju BAIL cancelled

Satyam Ramalinga Raju BAIL cancelled

Satyam Ramalinga Raju BAIL cancelled

Satyam Ramalinga Raju BAIL cancelled

Will Varma's 'Dhora' be Chiru 150th Film?