Celebrating 18 Years of Mrityunjoy 108 Emergency Ambulance Service in Assam

The Mrityunjoy 108 Emergency Ambulance Service in Assam has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 18 years of service. Since its launch in 2008, it has provided essential pre-hospital care and transportation to over 6.7 million beneficiaries, including victims of road accidents and medical emergencies. The service has been crucial in saving lives and enhancing healthcare access across the state. Key figures from EMRI Green Health Services have expressed gratitude to the Assam government for its support and collaboration. This article delves into the impact and achievements of this vital service over the years.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 7, 2026, 10:04 IST

Milestone Achievement of Mrityunjoy 108

108 Mritunjoy Ambulance

Guwahati, Nov 7: The Mrityunjoy 108 Emergency Ambulance Service, managed by EMRI Green Health Services in collaboration with the Assam government under the National Health Mission (NHM), has marked 18 years of unwavering service to the residents of Assam.

Launched on November 6, 2008, this service has become an essential component of the state's emergency healthcare framework, delivering prompt pre-hospital care and transport to countless individuals in urban, rural, and remote regions.

In its 18 years of operation, Mrityunjoy 108 has assisted an impressive 6,727,705 beneficiaries. This includes emergency transport for 533,174 victims of road traffic accidents, 2,382,350 pregnancy-related cases, 106,587 incidents of suicide and poisoning, 912,279 acute abdominal emergencies, 284,935 respiratory crises, and 264,802 cardiac emergencies, among various other medical situations.

Throughout this period, the service has recorded 234,991 critical patients who received life-saving assistance and transport, highlighting the significance of a reliable and responsive emergency ambulance system.

K. Krishnam Raju, Director of EMRI Green Health Services, expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister of Assam for his ongoing leadership and dedication to enhancing the state's healthcare infrastructure. He also thanked the Health Minister of Assam for his guidance and support, along with the Government of Assam and NHM for their unwavering trust and collaboration during this journey.

Raju further recognized the essential contributions of healthcare institutions, government officials, district administrations, medical professionals, and all stakeholders who have collaborated to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of emergency medical services throughout Assam.

Staff Reporter