Since the facets of the country are touching new skies in terms of growth, there are several medical emergencies to which we are vulnerable.

This time Covid-19 is the example which caused an effect on each and every individual in the world.

It has now become very important to take your time and get to learn all that is useful in enhancing health.

To understand how people maintain their health and seek medical advice in the hush and bush of Chennai is much more than this.

In this blog, Karetrip will help you understand all about the emergency services in Chennai.

Chennai

Chennai is a city with a fantastic appearance, special cuisine and, of course, it is a coastal city.

By virtue of trade and with a developed and colorful motion picture market, the city forms one of the South Indian leading economic powerhouses.

But it is equally positioned on the brink of a number of natural disasters. As the area is a coastal plain, the climate of the city of Chennai is hot and humid and this climate prevails all over the year at its maximum.

These circumstances test lives here and at the same time natural calamities like Cyclones, Flood are also very dominant and have affected the city many times.

As the risk to the lives and wellness of people in Chennai and the guests of the cities is completely jeopardized through a not-so-healthy lifestyle and easy accessibility to unhealthy foods, it is great to be knowledgeable regarding the medical emergency contacts in Chennai.

The state government of Tamil Nadu and the Central government have arranged only a few helpline numbers for the use of people.

Admixing to the conditions of Tamil Nadu or Chennai, the different government regulations have divided the responsibilities to different departments. These are involved in tackling several emergencies within the city as well as the state.

Apart from this, there are many private organizations which are supporting hands to the healthcare system of Chennai. These are the emergency numbers that one has to stay abreast with to be sure that help can be sought immediately when required.

The cause of why people prefer going to multi-stores is: they do not need to go store to store for different items because everything that they need is found in one store.

Lastly, it assists greatly in the conservation of a lot of time.Given below is the compilation of all the medical and other emergency numbers in Chennai which might come in handy in distressing times.

Emergency Numbers

• Ambulance - 102, 108

• Women Helpline Number - 1091

• Child Helpline - 1098

• Fire - 101

• Coastal Security Helpline - 1093

• Disaster Helpline - 1077

• 24 hours complaints cell - 1913

• AIDS control organization - 1097

• Eye bank - 1919

• Uma Eye Clinic - 26213670

• Government Stanley Hospital Blood Bank - 25214941

• Rotary Blood Bank - 24881392

• Indian Red Cross Society - 28554425

• Child Trust Hospital Blood Bank - 28259601, 28259593

• Kasturba Hospital for Women - 28545449

• Government Stanley Hospital - 25281347

• Govt. Hospital for Women & Children - 28191982

• Trauma Care Consortium - 28150700, 28240311

• Govt. General Hospital - 25305000

• Govt. Kilpauk Hospital - 28364951

Hospital and Ambulance Helpline Numbers

Ambulance Services in Chennai

For the transportation of sick peoples to and fro the healthcare centers like hospitals, nursing homes etc. and to transport the injured peoples caused by road accidents, nativity disasters, fire, etc.

An emergency vehicle such as an ambulance of a well established health care facility and organizations available with necessities like saline water, oxygen cylinder, etc to

treat serious cases and required professional and qualified medical practitioners and nurse staff.

• National Hospital Ambulance 25240131

• Apollo Ambulance 1066 , 28294302

• St. Johns Ambulance 28194630

• Helpling Point Ambulance 28280257

• Trauma Care Consortium 28150700 , 28240311

• Government General Hospital 25305000

• Government Kilpauk Hospital 28364951

• Government Royapettah Hospital 28483051

• Government Stanley Hospital 25281347

• Govt. Hospital for Women & Children 28191982

• Kasturba Hospital for Women 28545449

• Institute of Child Health & Hospital 28191135

• Voluntary Health Service 22541972

Blood Banks

Road traffic crashes, floods, organized or emergent operations, blood borne illnesses need to be healthy and free from infection of blood at regular intervals.

Chennai being one of the major centers for Medical Treatment in India and also being one of the best Medical Tourism centers, it has many blood banks from where

patients

are provided blood when required.

• Government Stanley Hospital Blood Bank 25214941

• Rotary Blood Bank 24881392

• Indian Red Cross Society 28554425

• Jeevan Blood Bank 28220494

• Kasturba Gandhi Government Hospital 28545001

• Child Trust Hospital Blood bank 28259601/28259593

• Apollo Hospital Blood Bank 28294870

• Royapettah Hospital ( Govt. ) Blood Bank 28533051

• Lions Blood Bank 28415959, 28414949

Tourist Helpline Numbers

Getting around the city as well as when dealing with any issues on the road, a person needs to be in possession of important information and assistance.

The helplines of the respective areas are the contact numbers useful for the travelers as it provides help in selecting the tourist spots and other necessities of the people in

distress.

These helplines give directions on how one would get around, where to stay and sleep as well as personal safety, making the tour a positive one.

• Railway Enquiry 139

• Tourist Enquiry 1913

• Tourism Office ( Govt. of Tamil Nadu ) 25368538

• Tourism Office ( Govt. of India ) 28460285

Important Numbers

• Natural Disaster : 1078 , 1077 , 1070 ,011- 26701728

• Chennai Corporation Complaint: 1913

• Depression and Suicide Prevention: 104 , 8526565656

• Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority: 9445869848

• Blood Bank Information Service : 1910