Ganderbal, Sep 7: In a remarkable incident, a woman referred for complications due to breech presentation safely delivered of twins inside a 108 ambulance while being transferred from CHC Kangan to SKIMS Soura.
The 108 Emergency Response Centre received a call regarding 35-year-old Shameema Bano, a resident of Ganiwan village, Tehsil Gund, District Ganderbal, who was experiencing severe labour pain. CHC Kangan ambulance was immediately dispatched.
During transit, the patient’s condition worsened. Recognizing the urgency, on-duty Emergency Medical Technician Zahida Bano consulted ERCP Dr. Rajpal on 108 emergency helpline and successfully conducted the delivery inside the ambulance near Wayil at 12:45 pm.
The patient gave birth to twin male babies. Both newborns were immediately provided post-natal care; one required CPR, which was promptly administered.
Following stabilization, the mother and both infants were shifted to DH Ganderbal.
