Eidhi Foundation Makes Record of World's Largest Volunteer Ambulance Service Since 1948

Newstoday:  A famous and religious person who is also a philanthropist from Pakistan, Abdul Sattar Eddhi. He started serving people from the day of Pakistan's independence and started his first ambulance in 1948 with a single vehicle. The aim of his life and the service purpose was to provide medical assistance to the people of Pakistan who need transportation during an injury to reach the out fast hospital safely. Over the years, his extraordinary ambulance service has grown exceptionally throughout the country, and a total of 500 vehicles are running on the roads of his name. The foundation he started the name Edhi Foundation operates in Pakistan, covering both urban and rural areas.

The ambulances are outfitted with essential medical gear and manned by skilled paramedics who offer emergency medical care while moving. The fleet comprises various vehicles, such as vans, mini-ambulances, and fully-equipped mobile clinics. An impressive feature of Edhi's ambulance service is its radio-connected network, which links every ambulance to a central dispatch system. This setup facilitates efficient coordination and response to emergency calls, enabling the fleet to assist individuals in need, regardless of their whereabouts.The Edhi ambulance service is primarily funded through donations, which amount to about $5 million (£3,050,000) annually. This funding is used to cover various expenses, such as maintenance, fuel, medical supplies, and staff salaries, required to sustain and expand the fleet's operations. Abdul Sattar Edhi's unwavering devotion to humanitarian service and his tireless efforts to establish and grow the ambulance fleet have had a significant impact on emergency medical services in Pakistan. His selflessness and dedication to serving others have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally as a leading philanthropist.