Pune: 108 Ambulance Service Treats 1,798 Devotees During Ganeshotsav, 167 Referred To Hospitals
Pune: The 108 Ambulance Service provided round-the-clock emergency medical assistance to devotees during Ganeshotsav 2026, with 23 ambulances deployed across Pune city and five Ashtavinayak pilgrimage centres in the district. Of the 23 ambulances, 18 were stationed at strategic locations across Pune city, while five were deployed at the Ashtavinayak temples in Theur, Morgaon, Lenyadri, Ozar and…
During the Ganeshotsav 2026 festival in Pune, the 108 Ambulance Service provided crucial medical support to devotees, treating 1,798 patients and referring 167 to hospitals. The service, comprising 23 ambulances, ensured round-the-clock assistance across the city and the Ashtavinayak temples in Theur, Morgaon, Lenyadri, Ozar, and Ranjangaon.
A total of 57-58 personnel, including 26 doctors and 26 drivers, were deployed to manage the patients with various medical conditions. The emergency teams treated individuals suffering from falls, fatigue, dizziness, breathing difficulties, dehydration, alcohol-related issues, chest pain, and cardiac arrests. The deployment of dedicated ambulances and medical personnel proved instrumental in providing immediate treatment at crowded locations and managing the influx of devotees.
The experience underscores the importance of advance medical preparedness and emergency response services during large religious gatherings, ensuring prompt medical assistance for devotees when needed.
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