In a significant move to enhance emergency medical response, the Shaheed Benazirabad district administration has established a dedicated oversight body for the crucial ambulance service. The step aims to ensure the public receives timely and high-quality emergency care.
Committee Formed Under DC's Leadership
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shaheed Benazirabad Abdul Samad Nizamani issued an official notification on Monday, formally constituting the District Advisory Committee. The committee's primary mandate is to provide effective supervision and improve the performance of the Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS) 1122 ambulance service across the district.
As per the notification, DC Abdul Samad Nizamani will serve as the chairman of this pivotal committee. This underscores the administration's commitment to placing the emergency service under direct, high-level scrutiny.
Comprehensive Membership for Holistic Oversight
The committee brings together a wide range of key district officials to address all facets of emergency service delivery. The membership is designed for a multi-departmental approach to problem-solving.
The members include:
- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
- District Health Officer
- Medical Superintendent of PMkyyC Hospital Nawabshah
- Assistant Commissioners of Nawabshah, Qazi Ahmed, Daur, and Sakrand
- District Education Officers
- District Manager of PPHI/SIEHS
- Deputy Directors from various relevant departments
- District Information Officer
- The Emergency Officer of 1122
Key Responsibilities and Mandate
The newly formed District Advisory Committee has been entrusted with a clear and critical set of duties. Its core function will be the supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of the 1122 ambulance service's performance in Shaheed Benazirabad.
Beyond mere oversight, the committee is tasked with a proactive role. It will work to guarantee that the public has access to prompt and quality emergency health services. A major part of its work will involve identifying operational challenges and formulating practical recommendations to resolve them. The committee is also required to regularly submit detailed performance reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner.
This structured initiative is expected to bring greater accountability and efficiency to the life-saving 1122 service, ensuring it meets the community's needs effectively.
