Patient Dies Due to Ambulance Delay: A Shocking Reminder of Kerala's Healthcare Shortcomings
Once again, incidents of patients dying due to delayed ambulance services have made headlines in Kerala. In the most recent case, a young woman named Ancy from Vellarada, Thiruvananthapuram, passed away after a 108 ambulance failed to reach her in time. The delay was reportedly due to the ambulance being assigned for special duty during the Kurisumala pilgrimage, according to the customer care center.
Such incidents have reignited discussions about the efficiency and responsiveness of the state's healthcare system. There is an urgent need to improve the speed and reliability of ambulance services.
In another tragic incident in Attappadi, a young man named Faizal, who was injured when a tree fell on an auto-rickshaw, had to wait for treatment for over three hours. The delay was due to the unavailability of an ICU ambulance.
These repeated tragedies highlight the need for immediate and decisive action from the health department. Ensuring timely and effective ambulance services is essential to prevent such unnecessary deaths.
Only a collective effort from the public, the health department, and the government can lead to a permanent solution to these life-threatening issues.