Army Central Command launches medical helpline

The Army's Central Command today launched a round-the-clock medical helpline service for its personnel, their families and ex-servicemen.
Army Commander Central Command Lt Gen Anil Chait, who inaugurated Surya Medical Emergency Helpline, told reporters the toll free service will offer expert advice on medical emergencies like accident injuries, burn injuries, chest pain and seizures.
Distressed persons can contact toll free number 1800-180-5558 or even send MMS to Army doctors on mobile number 8009833388, he said.
Initially started as a pilot project last month in Lucknow, the service has now been extended to all seven states of Central Command -- Uttarakhand, UP, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha -- under the motto 'Your Health Our Concern', he said.

The objective of this initiative is to provide immediate professional and sound telephonic medical advice in life- threatening medical emergencies as rapid emergency response to prevent mortalities and to act as an interface between the patient and the doctor till he reaches hospital, Lt Gen Chait said.