IAF Chief Inaugurates First-Ever EMRS in Karnataka

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Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of Indian Air Force (IAF), has inaugurated the inaugural Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) at Command Hospital Air Force (CHAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

An Overview of the News

• The EMRS functions as a 24/7 telephonic medical helpline dedicated to serving IAF personnel and their families nationwide.

• It aims to ensure timely response by a specialized team of medical and paramedical professionals to any emergency situation encountered by callers anywhere in India.

Objectives:

• The primary goal of this system is to provide prompt and efficient healthcare assistance during critical moments.

• It reflects the IAF's commitment to leveraging technology for delivering high-quality healthcare services, particularly in emergency scenarios.

About Indian Air Force

• Founded:- 8 October 1932

• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):- General Anil Chauhan

• Headquarters:- New Delhi

• Fighter:- Su-30MKI, Rafale, Tejas, MiG-29, Mirage 2000, MiG-21 HAL Tejas Mk2, HAL AMCA

• Helicopter:- CH-47 Chinook, Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-26, HAL IMRH

About Karnataka

• Capital:- Bengaluru (Executive Branch)

• Chief minister:- Siddaramaiah

• Governor:- Thawar Chand Gehlot

• Bird:- Indian roller