How a village in West Bengal campaigned to get its own ambulance service

Delay in arrival at health facility has been identified as central causes of maternal mortality

In India, there is tremendous shortfall in emergency medical services (EMS) in urban and rural areas. In rural and remote areas critical patients risk their lives due to the lack of affordable ambulance services. This article tells the story of how a video report by VideoVolunteers community correspondent Bikash Barman depicting the problem made it possible to produce an ambulance at a nearby health facility.

Delayed Treatment of Critical Patients

The delay in arrival at a public health facility, in seeking care and the delay in provision of adequate care has been identified as central causes