80% people dissatisfied with emergency healthcare facilities: Survey
December 18, 2020
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A recent survey by Medulance, an end-to-end emergency response service provider, reveals that 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the current emergency infrastructure in India.
The dissatisfaction amongst respondents is attributed to high response time, technology backwardness, quality and hygiene. Ambulances in the past were primarily booked for health emergencies, heart attacks and Covid-19 by respondents.
Additionally, the survey brings out the three critical themes of awareness, demand and impact of Covid-19 in emergency services.
When Indians were asked about what number to dial in case of emergency, the majority (65 per cent) of respondents were aware of the helpline number, while 15 per cent said that they have no idea what it was. The remaining 12 per cent answered 101 (which is for fire emergencies) and the rest 100 (police).