Though the GRH, which is the second largest government hospital complex in Tamil Nadu, has been allocated both 108 and 102 ambulance services, at present, only two 102 services are available to transport women after delivery.
According to health records, a total of 2,290 women were dropped at their residences after delivery at the GRH via government vehicles (102 ambulance) from January till July 2024. As per data, 236 female patients were dropped off to their houses in January, 214 in February, 351 in March, 405 in April, 367 in May, 311 in June, and 406 in July. It may be noted that 108 is an emergency medical response ambulance service, whereas 102 is a free of cost ambulance service for pregnant women and infants.
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