EMRI Green, Boehringer Ingelheim Tie Up For Pre-Hospital Stroke Care

Hyderabad: City-based EMRI Green Health Services, a GVK enterprise and the operator of the government-funded 108 National Emergency Ambulance Service has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim India, a biopharmaceutical company to improve pre-hospital stroke care management.

Under the MoU, Boehringer Ingelheim India will provide specialised training through its Angels Initiative, to EMRI Green Health trainers and call centre personnel identify stroke symptoms. The programme also includes a Train-the-Trainer module at EMRI’s Hyderabad campus providing access to learning resources and certifications, and assistance in improving formalised stroke protocols for ambulance services.

“EMRI Green Health Services operates across 14 States, UT making its 108 Emergency Ambulance Service a critical lifeline for millions. Stroke affects nearly two million people annually in India. Through this MoU, we are empowering our teams with the expertise and resources necessary to make a life-saving impact nationwide,” said K Krishnam Raju, Director, EMRI Green Health Services.

Dr Shraddha Bhure, Medical Director, Boehringer Ingelheim India, added: “By equipping emergency medical teams with advanced tools and training, we are ensuring every stroke patient gets the care they need when it matters the most.”

The partnership also establishes a framework for monitoring the use of stroke scales by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

“Training over 9,000 ambulance teams across 14 States and implementing a pre-notification system marks a significant step in addressing the stroke burden and improving patient outcomes,” president of World Stroke Organisation, Dr Jeyaraj Durai Pandian said.