Odisha to introduce boat ambulances in four districts

Odisha will introduce boat ambulance service in four districts where people face difficulties in getting health service.

The boat ambulance service will be available in Koraput, Malkangiri, Kendrapara and Kalahandi districts

where people face problems in availing 108 ambulance service due to intervening large water bodies in the form of rivers and dams disrupting road communication.

Health and Family Welfare secretary PK Meherda said the state government has sanctioned six boat ambulances for these areas which will be part of the 108 ambulance service.

Odisha Capital :Bhubaneswar

Odisha Chief Minister : Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Governor : Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir