Islamabad, Aug 9, 2025: Sindh has introduced a female bike ambulance service, a first-of-its-kind step confirmed by health officials on Wednesday, to improve emergency medical services in crowded urban areas.
The all-women responders will operate as part of a mixed-gender emergency network, using specially modified motorbikes to reach patients in areas where regular ambulances struggle to arrive on time.
The project initiated by Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS-1122) aims to strengthen pre-hospital medical access and will see 50 trained female paramedics start working side by side in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur.
According to SIEHS, each paramedic will be based at designated response points and ride 150cc bikes equipped with life-saving gear, communication tools and essential medicines. These purpose-built vehicles are more powerful than standard 70cc models, ensuring faster travel through heavy traffic.
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The female bike responders have completed a four-week training program involving real-life simulations, navigation in extreme heat and quick-response medical drills. Each bike will act as a mobile care unit to stabilize patients before they are transferred to traditional ambulances under the 1122 network.
SIEHS stated this effort builds on earlier projects such as appointing female ambulance drivers in Sanghar and aligns with global trends where motorbike-based emergency services have reduced response times in busy metropolitan areas.
The initiative is expected to improve local healthcare delivery while promoting women active participation in public service.
