tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137133534158210832024-03-14T14:47:55.505+05:30Ziqitza Health Care LimitedThe official blog of India's pioneer EMS provider.Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.comBlogger428125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-44972817473469503472016-07-06T15:07:00.004+05:302016-07-06T15:07:36.926+05:30Ambulance is a Blessing, not a Curse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Total number of people served: 5468482. Total number of pregnant women served: 1754019. Surprised? These numbers are often found to generate astonishment. This is the count of patients that have been successfully attended to by 108, serviced by Ziqitza in about 17 states. With over 1200 ambulances, Ziqitza works on a Public Private Partnership with the Government under the National Health Mission (NHM). Stereotypically however, ambulances have always been associated with negativity. Perhaps, it is due to their earlier inefficacy, when ambulances were mostly considered to be hearses. The situation today fortunately, is quite different. It’s the age of breaking myths and stereotypes and 108 services have been up to the same goal. By providing professional medical care, 108 Emergency Services have created a resonance among the national community about their prompt delivery of emergency medicine.<br />
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Today, when one hears the siren of an ambulance, more often than not, panic is witnessed. One feels sorry and afraid. <a href="http://www.zhl.org.in/" target="_blank">108 services</a> are trying to build a positive sentiment around emergency healthcare. They are the superheroes who ensure quick transport and facilitate medical care through mobile services, equipped with trained staff and other emergency medical apparatus. 108 Emergency Services is a one stop solution for emergency healthcare. If a person around you requires immediate medical help, pick your phone and call 108 Ambulance Services, and all the care required to ensure that the patient gets necessary medical attention is ensured. 108 Services are a 3 step service. From the caller to the tele-operator and to the Dispatcher, who loops in doctors and the Police, if need be. The Dispatcher also uses GPS system to track the nearest hospital to make certain that quick medical treatment is received by the patient. This accelerates the process, by ensuring that the documentation required for the treatment to progress, is in place. The doctor’s advice also ensures accurate medical examination of the patient’s condition so the equipment required could be taken note of. This in turn, helps the dispatcher send the ambulance with all the requisite medical equipment to the location of the patient. 108 Ambulance Services are also completely free of cost, including the first aid medicine that might be needed for the patient while he’s being transported.<br />
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Drop a wish when you hear an ambulance. Pray for the patient, no doubt. Move your car or bike away from the ambulance’s path to make way. But in the back of your mind, know that your wishes are being brought into full force by the 108 Services. The 108 Ambulance service is on the job, day and night saving lives off the roads, from homes, offices and so many other locations. 108 is here to listen to your needs and expects you to help it reach all the people who need immediate medical care. The team is making an effort to let no prayer go unheard and take up every patient’s life as though it were their own. 108 is trying to expand from urban areas to the rural, at the fastest rate possible, since the distance to hospitals from villages is more of a challenge. But challenges are thrown only so that they can be overcome. Ambulance today is a blessing; it’s the only way through which a mobile emergency unit comes to the patient’s rescue, just a call away, with all the apparatus required for the patient’s well-being. The next time you hear an ambulance, be sure to smile and make way. And the next time you see a person in need of emergency, be sure to give 108 a call. Help make the world better.<br />
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com527tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-50832054588884977772016-06-29T12:05:00.002+05:302016-06-29T12:05:53.824+05:30The Working Process of 108 Ambulance Services in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Ambulance services in India have been functional since the 2000’s. More often than not however, emergency healthcare has been in debates for the wrong reasons. As of 2014, 22 million people in Delhi had a mere 152 state-run ambulances. The government has, through Public Private Partnerships and other means, tried to improve various aspects to the existing situation. The lack of frequency, dearth of trained medical practitioners on board and inadequate equipment has seen a steady improvement from over a decade. Since 2005, Ziqitza has strived to make 108 Ambulance services in India synonymous with efficient emergency medicine. Till date, Ziqitza operates with over 1200 ambulances in various parts of the country. Its training programmes that are used to maintain an on board crew, is certified by LIHS. Calls are free of cost as well, for all the regions in the country where 108 services are available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">108 Ambulance Services in India is the most professional ambulance service in the country. Due to its prompt and highly recommended service, 108 successfully delivers emergency medical solutions to around 17 states. The processes and work pattern of <a href="http://zhl.org.in/" target="_blank">108 Ambulance service in India </a>is known for its quick and professional delivery. These are the steps that Ziqitza’s Professional Ambulance services follows in order to continually provide commendable delivery in the field of emergency healthcare: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">1)Once the patient or any member in close proximity to the patient (in case of emergency situations or otherwise) gives a call to 108, he/she is welcomed by a call taker. The call taker will take quick information and forward the call to the Dispatcher. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">2)The Dispatcher will then note details regarding the location, the kind of emergency and number of people requiring immediate medical attention. The dispatcher then uses GPS technology to locate the nearest ambulance to the patient. The dispatcher will also have a doctor on call to ensure the ambulance with necessary equipment is provided. If and when needed, the dispatcher contacts the Police Station in order to ensure a fast process of documentation required for treatment of the patient. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">3)Ziqitza’s professional ambulance services ensure the speedy process in order to deliver the services that are promised. The ambulance, along with necessary equipment and required medical staff arrives at the mentioned location, in order to serve the patient in need. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">The ambulance is equipped with emergency facilities such as Advance Life Support (ALS), cardiac monitors, oxygen cylinders and other life saving apparatus. The service also includes fully trained staff on board. This ensures that the medical care is provided immediately to the critical state of patient. This service is in partnership with the National Health Mission (NHM) and is completely free of cost, despite its efficacy in transport as well as equipment and medicinal services. The picture below may give a clear idea about the call handling process that goes behind 108. </span></div>
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-31366921738814897122016-06-20T11:14:00.002+05:302016-06-20T11:14:35.602+05:30What you need to know about the benefits of 108 ambulance services in Punjab?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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them being cases of emergency. Emergency health care has a vital role to play
in the country, especially when the doctor to patient ratio is 1:1700 (as
recorded by the New Indian Express). In the current context, <a href="http://zhl.org.in/our-services/ambulance-services/dial-108.html" target="_blank" title="108 Ambulance services in Punjab">108 Ambulance services in Punjab</a> have striven to connect medical resources to patients in need, in a
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a scenario where every second can save a life. Before the formation of 108,
ambulance services were extremely unreliable and prior to that, non-existent.
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facilities, just a call away. What are the benefits of the 108 number in
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fast-paced delivery, Ziqitza Healthcare Limited has been one of the leading
service providers in emergency healthcare. We bear in mind the importance of
quick transport in providing medical aid. For emergency situations such as a
heart attack, trauma or accident, 108 ambulance service in Punjab, is the
solution that will come to your immediate rescue.</span></div>
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are equipped with Advance Life Support (ALS), cardiac monitors and lifesaving<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> equipment, along with oxygen cylinders. Emergency medicines
and an efficient crew are among other facilities that act as key
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been available since the past few years, a strong lack of trained resource has
been felt. 108 ambulances have trained staff on-board to ensure good use of the
equipment in place. Rigorously trained drivers are also an advantage.</span></div>
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through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) have provided pre-hospital care to
emergency medical cases in rural areas that are farther away from medical
facilities. The on-board staff is equipped and trained to act as crisis
managers in the field of emergency care.</span></div>
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pay-per-use model, wherein one only pays at the end of the transport and for
the transport charges alone. Once the call is received, our GPS tracker spots
the closest ambulance and sends it to the location, ensuring delivery of
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-19922796985855992682016-05-31T15:32:00.003+05:302016-06-15T12:37:07.933+05:30Advantages of 108 Ambulances over other Ambulances<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The state roads in Punjab are notorious for the number of accidents and deaths coupled with rash driving. A 2015 report claims that on an average, 9 people die every day due to road accidents in Punjab. From July to September 2015 alone, almost 1248 people have lost their lives and more have sustained injuries. With the rate of road accidents only increasing, and keeping in mind the importance of the ‘Golden Hour’, an efficient, top quality Emergency Response Service (ERS) can save many lives.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.zhl.org.in/our-services/ambulance-services/dial-108.html" target="_blank" title="108 ambulance service in Punjab">108 ambulance service in Punjab</a>, launched in 2010 as a joint effort by the State government and Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, has steadily improved the quality of emergency ambulance services with their state-of-the art mobile equipment and highly skilled medical personnel.<br />
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General ambulances usually feature a stretcher, an assistant and basic medical support to help with the transfer from home or accident spot to hospital. The lack of proper medical care has been cited as one of the leading causes of deaths, despite timely response by ERS units. As such, advanced technology and trained medical attendants have been identified as crucial components to saving lives and improving access to medical care. <br />
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The fleet of <a href="http://www.zhl.org.in/our-services/ambulance-services/dial-108.html" target="_blank" title="108 ambulance service in Punjab">108 ambulance services in Punjab</a> comprises of both Advance Life Support (ALS), equipped for cardiac care support, and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances with sophisticated features like defibrillators, cardiac monitors and suction machines, among others. The ambulances are also stocked with a variety of emergency medicines and oxygen cylinders.<br />
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The 108 Ambulance service core team consists of a driver, a doctor and a paramedic – all specially trained to respond to crisis and handle a range of critical or trauma-related cases such fever heart-attach, assault, animal bite and more. The drivers undergo rigorous training in navigating city traffic in the safest way possible. All qualified doctors and medics stationed in ALS ambulances have at least one year of ICU experience. The response team also maintains a record of all the treatment and drugs administered to the patients, in addition to the time of the accident and emergency call, and hands it over the doctor in-charge at the hospital. General ambulances lack the sophistication and safety of such systemized procedures.<br />
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One of the major advantages of the <a href="http://www.zhl.org.in/our-services/ambulance-services/dial-108.html" target="_blank" title="108 ambulance service in Punjab">108 ambulance service in Punjab</a> is that any person in need of emergency help can dial the toll free number 108 and connect to specially trained communication executives who understand the nature of the emergency and can act in a solution-oriented manner immediately. These executives then locate the ambulance nearest to the site, contact the driver and guide them into reaching the site. They are response team is also briefed on the condition of the victim. Often, the doctor or the paramedic stays in touch with the patient or the people around him via phone call while the ambulance is on the way. This also helps them remain calm and avoid panic.<br />
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In comparison to this efficient and empathetic approach of 108 Ambulance Service, general ambulances are often disorganized and lack basic background information on the patient. Combined with lack of specific medical equipment, a patient’s life is put at an increased risk. On the other hand, experienced and professional medical technicians of the 108 team are able to provide quality pre-hospital care and improve chances of survival.<br />
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-59278592582215168462015-03-29T19:39:00.003+05:302015-03-29T19:39:47.734+05:30Everything about Swine Flu<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Don’t touch your face: </span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Above all keep
hands away from eyes, mouth and nose as they all act as pathways for the
virus to enter your respiratory tract<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Wash your hands:</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> Wash your
hands for 20 seconds using antibacterial soaps a few times in a day<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Use a sanitizer:</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> no sink
nearby? Then use a sanitizer, they contain gel that contains alcohol in
order to kill bacteria and work most effectively in quick way<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li>
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When somebody sneezes or coughs, liquid droplets packing flu viruses can
travel through air and descend on your nose & mouth. It is best to
maintain one arm’s length while talking with somebody<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Fruits & vegetables to
boost your immune system: </span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Keep your body well nourished with healthy
food comprising of fruits rich in vitamins goes a long way to fight the
flu<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Many
pan-India survey reveals that almost 30% of India’s elderly people are subject
to some form of abuse or neglect by their families. Shockingly 47.3% of abuse
against elders is committed by adult care givers, partners or family members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;">According to INPEA
survey, the problems of the elderly can be broadly categorized as economic,
health, disability, and social. In Delhi, the survey revealed that the most
prevalent health problems among the elderly related to mental handicap,
orthopedic and ophthalmic problems. Loneliness, no source of income, and
unemployment were also found to be widespread among Delhi's elderly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The above
mentioned startling figures make one think of the safety for senior citizens
who at times are abandoned and live alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a peep hole in your door and check the identity of the person before you
let anybody inside your house<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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your society about the uninformed visitors at your home to enable them
check their background<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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100<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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(Mumbai, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab)- 1298<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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Citizen Helpline- 1298<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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family doctor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Ebola Virus
Disease (EVD) formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a rare but deadly
virus often fatal to human life. EVD kills up to 90% of people who are
infected. As he virus spreads through the body it weakens the immune system and
the organs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">EVD or Ebola
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">This is
followed by vomiting, impaired liver and kidney function and in some cases
internal & external bleeding takes over.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">It spreads to
people by contact with the skin and bodily fluids, one can’t get Ebola from
air, water or food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Few primary
prevention measures have been established and no vaccine exists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Risk of
transmission is increased in the healthcare setting where the patient is
treated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clothing (such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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measures (such as complete equipment sterilization and routine use of
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-32498742899485408742014-08-31T15:41:00.002+05:302014-08-31T15:41:35.644+05:30Road accidents involving children on the rise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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young children dying in road accidents. This no doubt raises umpteen number of
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">According to the <b>National
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age of 14 years die daily in road accidents in India. The nearly <b>70</b> deaths between January 2013 and July
2014 are of school students. In all the instances victims were travelling in
their school buses which were either hit by other vehicles or rolled down from
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to NGO Save Life Foundation’s Founder & President Mr. Piyush Tewari school
buses should come as a part of special vehicle like Ambulance unlike commercial
vehicles. As this implies even a truck driver can drive the school bus which
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-5690057219353880822014-08-24T19:41:00.000+05:302014-08-24T19:41:02.968+05:30ZHL featured by The Financial Times<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Financial Times popularly known as FT, features ZHL in their Sustainable Healthcare section, the article covers how social healthcare businesses require patience & deep pockets.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">This article features many other social enterprises & NGOs along with ZHL who are working to better the current healthcare services in India.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Ms. Sweta Mangal, Co-Founder of ZHL, shares her experiences on how key stakeholders (including drivers) of this venture require consistent motivation to follow through with the vision that has grown into ZHL.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">To read more click here </span><a href="http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/5fc81752-e58a-11e3-a7f5-00144feabdc0.html?siteedition=uk#axzz39F0ZXjrN" style="background-color: white; color: #0000cc; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none;" target="_blank">http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/5fc81752-e58a-11e3-a7f5-00144feabdc0.html?siteedition=uk#axzz39F0ZXjrN</a><br />
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-68403417249783841212014-07-11T16:14:00.002+05:302014-07-11T16:14:46.099+05:30Ziqitza Healthcare Limited through eyes our investor Acumen Fund CEO Jacqueline Novogratz<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When we first invested in ZHL, the company had 9 ambulances
with a purely private business model based on a sliding scale pricing
structure. Over the past 7 years, partnership with government has driven the
company’s growth. Scale and sustainability are possible – and so is a
commitment to ethics. At the nexus of both is the constancy of moral
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Before ZHL, a state like Odisha, India’s fourth poorest,
provided little in the way of emergency services. On my recent visit to Bhubaneswar, the
state’s capital, I met numerous people who shared horror stories of trying to
get loved ones to hospitals using rickshaws, taxis, even bullock carts. Now, by
dialing 108, any person with an emergency can expect a quick pick-up and
delivery to a public hospital. What is most surprising to users is that the 108
services are actually effective. Average delivery times are less than 25
minutes, despite the fact that 80% of users live in rural, underserved areas
with inadequate infrastructure. Prashant, a fish farmer who lost an uncle while
trying desperately to get to hospital said that this new ambulance company was
like “the gods coming to help the poor people.”</div>
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absence of corruption: bribes are not tolerated. To ensure this, a quality team is tasked with
calling users regularly to inquire: 1) whether the driver has asked them to pay;
2) whether they’ve paid something, even voluntarily; and 3) how they would rate
the quality and speed of service. The group also monitors daily calls,
currently coming in at 10,000 a day. By year’s end, ZHL in Odisha alone will
transport more than a million people to hospitals, proving the potential of a
public-private venture to serve the very poor.</div>
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The company’s leaders focus vigilantly on re-enforcing its
values-based culture. Sumit Basu,
Regional Head for East India, tells the story of the Emergency Medical
Technician, Pratap Kumar Sethi, who noticed a wallet containing 21,000 rupees
(about $350) beside a roadside accident’s unconscious victim. The driver
insisted on bringing the wallet to the hospital and holding it until the man
regained consciousness, not trusting doctors to be honest. ZHL ensured the
local newspaper covered this act of integrity. The driver earned respect. The
idea that good service is possible was reinforced. Everyone gained in dignity.
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This is the idea: patient capital is vital for early-stage
investing when the company must confront significant challenges to disrupt an
industry. At this stage, few other than philanthropy-based patient capital will
take the financial risk the company needs for experimentation. As new standards
and practices are established over time, the company serves as a model for
others. If all goes well, it moves to profitability and sustainability, so that
the company can raise more traditional capital. The poor thus have greater
access to freedom, to dignity. How this translates into lives impacted is
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-20423080115725768262014-07-05T13:35:00.000+05:302014-07-05T13:35:08.772+05:30A death trap called Indian Roads<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-IN">That’s the reason despite the various statistics released by officials on road accidents (over 2 lakh road accident deaths in 2012, 15 road accidents happen in India every hour), it has only now come into public awareness and concern due to the sudden demise of Mr. Gopinath Munde, BJP leader, in a road accident.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Though hypothetical scenarios are being played out on what the outcome would have been had Mr. Munde been wearing a seat-belt or if the driver would have followed basic traffic rules, the fact remains that thousands of such cases go unnoticed every week. It’s a possibility that a road accident has happened somewhere in India as you are reading this.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">It doesn’t mean that we downplay what Mr. Gopinath Munde went through. Every loss of life is irreplaceable and so is Mr. Munde’s. But the fact remains that if, as a society, it’s the stories that make us move, we should learn our lessons from this tragic outcome and appeal for a stringent law in spirit and action so that our roads become safer for us and our future generations.</span></div>
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-2673266807741047182014-06-08T19:10:00.001+05:302014-06-08T19:10:27.977+05:30What the world needs?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This has led to more professionalism, more skilled
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-55631398512945817982014-05-04T03:06:00.002+05:302014-05-04T03:06:47.723+05:30Is technology contributing more to road accidents than road safety?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Across India, new roads built with modern technology, proper
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surprising at all. “The smoother, wider and better a road is, the more
accidents there are likely to be -- and this is because of natural human
behaviour,” said Biju Dominic, chief executive officer of Final Mile, a
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likely to have accidents than simpler cars, says Prasad. If a car has an
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-64350295972253513232014-05-04T02:59:00.002+05:302014-05-04T02:59:33.568+05:30The significance of 108<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br />Ever wondered why the number 108 was chosen to save people’s lives? It’s a number which goes way back in history and can be found in mathematics, astronomy, in scriptures and beyond. It’s a number upon which some of the key universe elements which form the pillars of life are based. Some consider 108 a sacred number, some say there isn’t enough proof to determine the significance of 108. Below are a few references to the existence of 108 in history and today.<br /><br /><u>Sanskrit</u><br /><br />Sanskrit alphabet has 54 letters, each has masculine and feminine form called shiva and shakti respectively. 54 times 2 = 108.<br /><br /><u>Pranayama:</u><br /><br />It is said that if one can be so calm in meditation to have only 108 breaths a day that enlightenment will come.<br /><br /><u>Religions:</u><br /><br />Hinduism: The names of Hindu Deities = 108.<br /><br />Early Hinduism: The Last part of Vedas called Upanishads are traditionally 108 Upanishads.<br /><br />Islam: 108 is used to refer to God.<br /><br />Jain: there are 108 virtues<br /><br />Buddhaism/Japan: A bell is chimed 108 times to celebrate the New Year.<br /><br /><u>Astronomy:</u><br /><br />The distance between the Earth and Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Sun.<br /><br />The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.<br /><br />The distance between the Earth and Moon is 108 times the diameter of the Moon.<br /><br /><u>Astrology:</u><br /><br />There are 12 constellation and 9 arc segments. 9 times 12 equals 108.<br /><br /><u>Geography:</u><br /><br />River Ganga: The sacred river in India, River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees and a latitude of 9 degrees. 12 times 9 = 108.<br /><br /><u>Martial Arts:</u><br /><br />According to Chinese and Indian Martial Arts, Marma Adi and Ayurveda, there are 108 pressure points in a human body.<br /><br />So, what could be a better number for emergency medical care than 108, a number deeply engrained in us, to make a difference to human existence and give life a fighting chance once again.</div>
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-21082624351268364522014-04-05T03:06:00.001+05:302014-04-05T03:06:06.125+05:30 8 Tips to beat the heat this summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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parts of the country because of the soaring mercury levels. Follow the tips
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of sunstroke among people living in the plains of northern India are very
common. The thumb rule to avoiding sunstroke is to avoid exposure to
the sun when it is at its zenith.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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you are traveling make sure you drink lots of fluids. Wearing light
colored cotton clothes can help you beat the heat and cool baths can keep
your body temperature in control.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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watermelon, papaya, mango and banana can cool your system. The abundance
of mangoes in summers compensates for any discomfort experienced due to
the heat. This king of fruits is the ideal fruit for the summer- but don’t
overdo it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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in summer are usually water-borne so, it makes sense to use boiled water
during this time. You can also use mineral water, but make sure that that
you consume water from well-known brands and that tamper proof bottling
techniques are used by the brand you consume.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the body loses essential minerals due to sweating these need to be
replaced without fail or else the body may experience heat exhaustion and
cramps. The ubiquitous ‘</span><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">nimbu pani’</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">is the ideal summer drink.
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that is not refrigerated in time can cause dysentery, food poisoning and
other enteric-related diseases. Food rich in fiber should also be taken in
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if you are using air-coolers make sure the water is changed often to avoid
breeding of larvae as summer is also the time when mosquitoes and other
vectors breed rampantly and spread vector-borne diseases like malaria and
dengue. You can also use insect repellents and cover your body adequately
to prevent mosquito bites. Covering your body will also give you the
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India is right there at the top when it comes to the number of fatalities (1.15 million fatalities in a decade) and injuries in road accidents and has maintained its position for years now despite an exponential surge in the development and enhancement of road and transport infrastructure in the country. Though there are laws in place for crimes such as drunken driving & talking on the phone while driving, a majority of these fatalities also arise from the lack of combination of civic sense, and much needed traffic sense (or road sense) among ourselves.<br />
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Today what is missing on the road is no courtesy or empathy for the fellow commuters, drivers, pedestrians or vehicles plying on the road, nor do we have any willingness to go by the rule books. A majority of the fatalities occur due to this insensitive nature for which rules only come into force after an event has occurred, but by then it’s too late as lives would have changes forever by then.<br />
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Thus, it is imperative to use the roads as a collective resource. Give other vehicles their own space and not making things difficult for fellow commuters. Encroaching into driving space is not only fatal but also a mark of disrespect for fellow drivers who might be equally in a hurry as you are but still go by the rules.<br />
There is also another responsibility we have towards our fellow commuters. In case of any accident, we can make a big difference by placing a single call to 108 & ensure their safety.<br />
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Remember, compassion & respect is the building block of any society. Without these, co-existence is impossible be it on the road or in our homes<br />
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-39625623166693185002014-03-06T15:26:00.001+05:302014-03-06T15:27:14.468+05:30What’s happening at ZHL?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Emergency health care is no doubt critical for patients but
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EMTs face tremendously stressful situations on a daily
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can imagine because EMTs are routinely exposed to five unique stressors: high
levels of uncertainty, high interpersonal tension, and frequent exposure to
human tragedy, extreme fear and a heightened physical response to the sound of
an emergency alarm, which basically means that after working so long around
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-53229476449217843092014-03-02T15:50:00.000+05:302014-03-02T15:50:25.262+05:30Have you laughed today?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The age old idiom that laughter is the best medicine
still holds true. Researchers have found that it helps you feel better and puts
that spring back in your step.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">They have also found that a good sense of humor, positive
attitude, and the support of friends and family play a role in keeping one
healthy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Laughter Therapy: What Happens When We Laugh?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We change physiologically when we laugh. We stretch
muscles in our face and body, our pulse and blood pressure go up, and we
breathe faster, sending more oxygen to our tissues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And laughter appears to burn calories, too. Maciej
Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in
which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out
that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Immune response: Some studies have shown that the
ability to use humor may raise the level of infection-fighting antibodies in
the body and boost the levels of immune cells, as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Blood sugar levels. One study of 19 people with
diabetes looked at the effects of laughter on blood sugar levels. After eating,
the gro</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">up attended a
tedious lecture. On the next day, the group ate the same meal and then watched
a comedy. After the comedy, the group had lower blood sugar levels than they
did after the lecture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Relaxation and sleep: </b></div>
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The focus on the benefits of laughter really began with Norman Cousin's
memoir, Anatomy of an Illness. Cousins, who was diagnosed with ankylosing
spondylitis, a painful spine condition, found that a diet of comedies, like
Marx Brothers films and episodes of Candid Camera, helped him feel better. He
said that ten minutes of laughter allowed him two hours of pain-free sleep.</div>
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laughter pills & laugh your way to good health :)</span></div>
Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-24349992160699151472014-01-24T15:36:00.003+05:302014-01-24T15:36:59.457+05:30Serving Kerala’s tribal health needs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Following the launch of the first Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC) in Urukkunu tribal colony in Kollam on December 4, 2013, ZHL’s MMC programme in Kerala has been conducting medical camps throughout the tribal areas of Kollam.<br />
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Launched by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited and Scheduled Tribe Development Department, our programme has conducted twenty-four medical camps in the district and served 764 patients till date.<br />
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The recent camp in Kulathupuzha, Kollam, on January 4, 2014, was able to serve 59 patients through a mobile clinic that provides medical check-ups, ECG, investigative and post-natal services, etc. The medical camp team was led by Dr. Rejeesh, auxiliary nurse-midwife Suma, lab tech Nazia, pilot Santhosh and coordinator Venugopal.<br />
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-3998517057825506232014-01-24T15:30:00.001+05:302014-01-24T15:30:22.753+05:30What do you get with 50 paise today?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Remember as a child every single paise had value; when
your favourite candy used to be light on the wallet but the best taste in the
world; when you had to choose between 50 paise candies and life and death
depended on making the right choice?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, after so many years, that favourite candy might
cost a lot more than 50 paise but those 50 paise haven’t lost their power to
change lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every time you witness an accident, all it takes is
50 paise to call for an ambulance, thanks to the extreme competition in the
Indian mobile market.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yet, we choose not to call an ambulance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Over 12,00,000 people died in road accidents in 2012
alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yet, we choose not to call an ambulance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A victim who can be reached within an hour of an
accident can be saved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yet. we choose not to call an ambulance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even today, the 50 paise can help you make a life
changing decision. Question is--are you ready for it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Today, time is a
precious commodity & we are out to make the most if it. We try to do our
best in a limited amount of time within the day. Some times we succeed, many
times we don’t. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If the day goes
well, we are too stressed thinking about the other challenges that come up with
the success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But if things don’t
go our way, the impending sense of doom takes over, along with the frustration
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Either way, the
best time we get to think about this is our commute time. Yes, that time when
we feel everyone else exists simply to block our way on the road as we makes
our plans or cope with your failure and try to find a way ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And we also learn
to ignore all the horns blasting around us & concentrate on our
destination. In that noise, the wails of life also get lost. In the midst of
our self-centred thoughts. we rarely hear the desperate siren of an ambulance
trying to find a way through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In our defence,
nobody knows our troubles or what we have been through that day. Not giving way
to an ambulance--we may say it was a momentary lapse of judgement because of
all the noise going on in our own head. But always remember: those lying in the
ambulance would much rather be you after your worst day at work than be
transported to hospital.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Time truly is a
precious commodity. You will have another shot at work; the one in the
ambulance might not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ziqitza HealthCare Limitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897826381262340093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913713353415821083.post-12046057313848148132013-12-25T15:17:00.001+05:302013-12-25T15:17:04.652+05:30William Sanger, CEO of Envision Healthcare, and his wife Jane visit Mumbai ZHL Headquarters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mr. William A. Sanger has more than three decades
of leadership experience in the healthcare industry. From co-founding Bidon
Companies in 1999 to serving as chairman of the board of Vidacare Corporation,
to President and CEO of Envision Healthcare Holding, a leading American
emergency services provider, Mr. Sanger has an enviable, enriching &
unmatchable understanding of the healthcare sector.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">On 22nd November, he visited the ZHL headquarters
in Mumbai, interacting with our staff, sharing his experiences & insights
and appreciating them on the phenomenal difference they are making in India’s
emergency medical services and pre-hospital care sector.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We at ZHL thank Bill Sanger for his precious time
& the motivational words that will stay with us for years to come.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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