PESHAWAR: Adviser to KP Chief Minister on Health, Ihtesham Ali reviewed the province`s first air ambulance and joined its test flight. He was given a detailed briefing on the operations and advanced medical facilities on board.

Speaking on the occasion, he stated that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is converting its MI-17 helicopter into an air ambulance to provide immediate and high-quality medical services to the public.

He further added that under special directives of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, the provincial government is utilising its helicopters for public service.

`This is the first time that a government helicopter is being used solely for humanitarian purposes,` said Ihtesham Ali. He highlighted that during the recent crisis in Kurram, the government`s helicopter was deployed for public service, delivering essential medicines and transporting patients to safer locations.

He further emphasised that this helicopter service has already played a crucial role in saving thousands of lives.

To fully operationalise the air ambulance, necessary modifications and advanced medical equipment are being installed. This will be Pakistan`s first state-of-theart air ambulance of international standards, providing free and efficient emergency medical services to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Bureau Report