First Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

February 20, 2024

India is set to launch its first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in Uttarakhand.
The HEMS will be stationed at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh and will be able to airlift accident victims within a radius of 150 km to the medical facility.
The HEMS is part of the government’s initiative to expand medical outreach and trauma care services using helicopters.
This service aims to provide timely transportation for accident victims and patients from hilly terrains to AIIMS, ensuring they receive critical care during the ‘golden hour’ after an accident.