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Gujarat records 202% surge in EMRI 108 cardiac emergency calls since 2011
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 12:47 AM
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The number of cardiac emergencies handled by Gujarat’s EMRI 108 service has risen by 202% compared with 2011, indicating a sharp increase in heart‑related distress across the state.
Gujarat’s emergency medical service, EMRI 108, reports a 202% increase in cardiac‑related calls since 2011. The rise reflects a substantial uptick in heart‑distress incidents reported across the state over the past decade.
EMRI 108 operates a network of ambulances and trained personnel to respond to medical emergencies, including heart attacks and other cardiac conditions. The service logs each call, allowing authorities to track trends in health emergencies.
The steep growth in cardiac calls underscores the need for enhanced cardiac care infrastructure and preventive health measures in Gujarat. State health officials are likely to monitor the data closely to allocate resources and plan interventions aimed at reducing heart‑related morbidity.
EMRI 108 operates a network of ambulances and trained personnel to respond to medical emergencies, including heart attacks and other cardiac conditions. The service logs each call, allowing authorities to track trends in health emergencies.
The steep growth in cardiac calls underscores the need for enhanced cardiac care infrastructure and preventive health measures in Gujarat. State health officials are likely to monitor the data closely to allocate resources and plan interventions aimed at reducing heart‑related morbidity.