Hardoi villagers demand permanent ambulance at Anangpur PHC, 20 km from treatment
Villagers around Anangpur in Hardoi say the new PHC has no ambulance and they travel about 20 km for treatment; a medical officer said a spot is fixed for one.
Villagers in the Pachdevra area of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, say the New Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Anangpur has no ambulance and little working staff, forcing patients to travel about 20 km for treatment, Amar Ujala reported.
What villagers told the paper
- The area has a population of about 1.5 lakh, according to the report.
- Patients injured at night are taken about 20 km to Pali or Shahabad for treatment and tests.
- Calling 108 or 102 leads to long waits, so many families use private vehicles.
- Villagers demanded a permanent ambulance at the PHC and an upgrade to a Community Health Centre with doctors, specialists and emergency services.
The report also described poor conditions at the Bilsari New PHC, including a labour room used as a storeroom, a leaking roof and torn mattresses.
Official response
Dr Vineet Tiwari, the in-charge medical officer at Pali, said a doctor and a pharmacist are posted at Anangpur and that medicines are available. He said a spot has been fixed for the ambulance, which can be called through a toll-free number.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Gaps in ambulance availability at rural health centres push families toward private vehicles and private operators.
Read the full report at the source: Amar Ujala
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.