The Active Network Group of Emergency Life Savers (ANGELS) crew will prepare a detailed health data bank of individuals who are willing to be part of its health forum. A detailed health check-up will be organised for selected members from all panchayat and municipal areas in the district.
To boost the morale of the members of the forum, the organization has joined hands with United India Insurance Company to provide free insurance converge of Rs 1 lakh to all members. The scheme will also help the members to avail free medical care in case of life threatening emergencies like accidents, heart attacks and strokes.
According to P P Venugopal, executive director of the organization, preparation of health data bank of the residents of Mavoor panchayat has already started with the help nursing students. The data collected will also be provided to blood donation drives with the consent of the members, said Venugopal.Health data bank of people is being prepared to form 'Angels Emerald Health Forum' programme. It aims to strengthen emergency rescue operations with the support of ambulances. All those who are interested in extending voluntary service for offering pre-hospital care and emergency medical service to accident victims, will be enrolled in the forum.
The forum members, according to Venugopal, will be trained on emergency care, medical support, resuscitation and rehabilitation, accident prevention, lifestyle modification, and disaster management. All 40 candidates who have completed their training in emergency medical care technology will be included in the forum to help the new members.
ANGELS plans to form around 500 health groups and to affiliate them to the Emerald Health forums, said the office bearers of the organization. The scheme will make the people aware of the significance of pre-hospital care in saving life.
Besides, members of the health insurance forum will assist rescue operations in accidents and disasters.
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