ALS Ambulance under IRFC CSR initiative launched and flagged off at Dr Motsuo Memorial District Hospital (DMMDH), Wokha, on May 29. (Morung Photo)
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Wokha | May 29
In a move aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare response in Wokha district, an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance was launched and flagged off at Dr Motsuo Memorial District Hospital (DMMDH), Wokha, on May 29 under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative supported by the IRFC Foundation, the CSR arm of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC Ltd.).
The newly inducted ambulance is expected to improve emergency medical transportation for critically ill patients and enhance healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote areas where timely medical response often remains a challenge.
General Manager, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Nav Goel attended the programme as the special guest, while Additional Secretary, Department of Finance and Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Government of Nagaland, Vineet Kumar attended as the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Nav Goel said IRFC has been supporting projects that create meaningful impact in society and expressed privilege in being associated with Wokha district. Referring to Nagaland’s difficult terrain and geographical challenges, he noted that emergency transportation often becomes difficult in hilly regions.
“The ALS ambulance is not merely a vehicle but a critical life-saving intervention capable of making the difference between life and death during emergencies,” he said. He also appreciated the district administration for identifying a project with genuine social significance and direct public benefit.
Guest of honour Vineet Kumar informed that the initiative was conceptualised around September 2025 with the objective of strengthening healthcare services and improving emergency response systems in Wokha district. Thanking IRFC for financing the project, he said the initiative was aimed at ensuring timely healthcare access for people, particularly during emergencies.
Wokha DC, Mhathung Tsanglao, termed the support timely and said the district hospital had been in urgent need of a fully equipped emergency vehicle. Expressing gratitude to IRFC for extending support through its CSR initiative, he expressed optimism that the ambulance would greatly benefit the people of the district.
According to programme highlights, the ambulance is a Tata Advanced Life Support (ALS) Type-D Ambulance built on the Tata Winger platform and fully compliant with AIS 125 norms. Described as an “ICU on Wheels,” the vehicle is equipped with advanced medical facilities including ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, suction machine, defibrillator, GPS tracking system, oxygen delivery system, auto-loading stretcher, saline and IV support hooks, and jumbo dual oxygen cylinder support system.
Additional features include modular medical cabinetry, dual air-conditioning system, germ-free AIS 125 compliant interiors, roof-mounted LED blinkers and emergency warning systems, public address and siren system, along with external charging support for onboard medical equipment.
The project also covered vehicle registration, insurance, GPS integration, medical equipment installation and statutory clearances.
