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Every Second Matters: The Hidden Cost of Emergency Delays

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It was shortly after midnight on the highway near Machi Bundo, Ghouspur, when two heavy trucks collided head-on. Within minutes, the Command & Control (C&C) Center of Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Service 1122 received a call reporting a serious road traffic accident.

Rescue vehicles KA-372 and KA-612 rushed to the site without delay. On arrival, teams found one injured victim trapped in the wreckage. Paramedics stabilized the individual on the spot and transported them to the nearest hospital in KA-372. The second driver, though shaken, remained unharmed. Soon after, the road was cleared and declared safe.

Swift action by SIEHS ensured that the victim received urgent medical care. The response demonstrated a vital truth: every second can mean the difference between life and loss.

This time, help came on time. A life was saved. Yet one question lingers—what if the call had been delayed? That survivor might not have lived to tell the story. And that is the harsh reality: in emergencies, delay is deadly.

Why Emergency Delays Cost Lives

Whether it’s a road traffic accident, cardiac arrest, or fire, time determines survival. Doctors call it the “golden hour”—the critical window when rapid medical care prevents death. Sometimes that window lasts an hour, but in many cases, it shrinks to minutes.

The longer help takes, the smaller the chance of survival. Emergencies don’t wait—and neither should we.

How SIEHS 1122 Saves Precious Minutes

Sindh Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is built on speed, readiness, and reliability:

🔹 24/7 Command & Control Centers – Operators answer calls instantly and dispatch the nearest available rescue units.

🔹 Rapid Response Teams – Ambulances like KA-372 and KA-612 remain on standby around the clock, ready to move the moment a call comes in.

🔹 Trained Professionals – Paramedics and rescuers deliver lifesaving care at the scene before patients reach the hospital.

🔹 Coordinated Operations – Strong collaboration with police, hospitals, and community volunteers ensures smooth emergency management.

For our teams, every dispatch is more than a call—it’s a race against time to save a life.

Your Role in Saving Lives

Emergencies affect us all, and together we can reduce preventable deaths. You can make a difference:

Save the Number: 1122 – Store it in your phone. Share it with family and friends.
Act Fast – Don’t hesitate. In an emergency, call immediately and provide exact details of the location and incident.
Spread Awareness – Share this message on social media, in your workplace, and within your community. Awareness saves lives.

Final Word

The Ghouspur case ended with a life saved because help arrived quickly. But countless others are not as fortunate. Delays cost lives—and every minute matters.

At SIEHS 1122, our mission is simple: to be there, on time, every time.

📞 In any emergency, dial 1122 immediately.
🚑 Because when seconds decide, we make every second count.