Pakistan is set to launch a modern Air Ambulance Service on its motorways to provide fast emergency medical help to road accident victims. The National Highways and Motorway Authority (NHA) is working in collaboration with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to make this service a reality.
Under this initiative, helicopters will be used to evacuate injured people from motorways to the nearest hospitals quickly. The project aims to reduce the high number of deaths caused by delays in reaching medical facilities, especially on long stretches of highways.
The plan was discussed in a high-level meeting with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which has shown strong interest in supporting the project. The air ambulance service will initially focus on major routes, including the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway and Lahore-Sialkot Motorway. Modern trauma centers will also be established along these corridors.
This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to upgrade Pakistan’s transport infrastructure and improve emergency healthcare facilities. Once launched, the motorway air ambulance service is expected to save many lives and set a new standard for road safety in the country.
