Historic milestone: Pakistan’s first air ambulance successfully transfers patient

A rescue air ambulance successfully transferred a patient for the first time in the country through an initiative undertaken by the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

On Sunday, Halima Bibi, a 40-year-old woman from Mianwali, who suffered paralysis after falling from a roof two days ago was transferred in an air ambulance.

It was imperative to move her to a larger hospital for urgent treatment. The district headquarters hospital's surgeon in Mianwali recommended her transfer to Rawalpindi.

Following Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's directive, Halima Bibi was airlifted from Mianwali to Rawalpindi within the critical "golden hour," under the supervision of Dr Raza Nasir.

This trial service of the rescue air ambulance marks a historic achievement.

Halima Bibi's family expressed deep gratitude, stating, "Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been an angel for us."

Maryam Nawaz highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating, "Timely and quality healthcare is the right of every citizen of Punjab, and it will be ensured."

On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), CM Maryam Nawaz remarked, "Alhamdulillah, another promise made to the people of Punjab has been fulfilled as per Nawaz Sharif's directives."

She also announced the commencement of Pakistan's first air ambulance operations and emphasized the swift rescue and transfer of the critically injured patient.

Maryam Nawaz appealed to the nation to pray for Halima Bibi's recovery and expressed her commitment to alleviating the suffering of every citizen.