Medi – Bikes for Aizawl Soon

The Mizoram Government has come out with a solution to handle emergencies in the city of Aizawl where the hilly terrain and narrow roads are a big hindrance. The outgoing director of the state National Health Mission, Dr Gordon Zohmingthanga, has introduced the idea of ferrying patients on ‘medi-bikes’ which has been approved by the Union Health Ministry. “The idea stemmed from the fact that Aizawl is a tiny hilly city with narrow roads. There are traffic jams. The bike service will ensure healthcare reaches the patient within 20 minutes”, he said. Six units of medi-bikes will be available in Aizawl which will be the first of a kind in India.