Air Chief Marshal Inaugurates IAF's First-Ever Emergency Medical Response System at CHAF Bengaluru
air chief marshal inaugurates iaf's first-ever emergency medical response system at chaf bengaluru
In a significant advancement in medical readiness, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, inaugurated the Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) at Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore (CHAFB) on 21 May 2024.
The EMRS is a pioneering 24/7 telephonic medical helpline designed for serving IAF personnel and their families across India. This system ensures prompt response from a team of medical and paramedical professionals to any caller experiencing a medical emergency anywhere in the country. The responding medical professional will provide immediate advice and simultaneously coordinate with the nearest IAF medical facility. This initiative exemplifies the IAF's commitment to leveraging technology to deliver high-quality healthcare during emergencies, with the primary goal of saving lives.
The inauguration event showcased the system's capabilities and reach, demonstrating the ease with which expert guidance can be provided to distressed callers and the swift deployment of a medical support team from the nearest facility.
Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari, who originally envisioned the EMRS concept, emphasised its importance, stating, "This initiative is not just a milestone for the Indian Air Force but a significant advancement in medical readiness, representing a critical step forward in the ongoing efforts to provide immediate and expert medical care during emergencies."