Mangaluru, May 5: Health minister U T Khadar launched two bike ambulances at Circuit House here on Tuesday May 5th.
Speaking at a press meet held later he said, reason behind the launch of bike ambulances is that when a person meets with an accident, the injured can get initial medical assistance soon. Due to the traffic, sometimes ambulance vans may not be able to reach the spot on time. In such circumstances, bike ambulance will be very useful. One bike ambulance will be given to the MCC and the other to Ullal and they will move within their limits only. Depending on the demand, more bike ambulances will be added, he said.
For the benefit of sports persons, the health department will open a sports health centre for arthroscopic surgeries at Wenlock hospital at a cost of Rs 6 crore, which will be the second of its kind treatment centre in India. Ten specialized doctors will provide treatment and train the injured players, informed Minister UT Khader.
Khadar also informed that Dr Frank and his team from Charite – University Medicine Berlin, Germany, have arrived to the city to conduct a detailed study on the cause for the rise of malaria cases in the coastal area. Within six months, they will submit the report, he said.
Dr Frank said, taking the help of Wenlock hospital, we will start the survey within three weeks from today, which will prolong for about five to six months. We will also study about the genetic factors affecting malaria and hereditary disorders, he said.
On his occasion, Mayor Jacinta Alfred, district medical officer and superintendent of Wenlock Hospital Dr Rajeswari were present.
