Gwadar ambulance service helps 4,154 people between January 2022 and August 2026

GWADAR: Chairman Naseem Musa’s Gwadar Ambulance Service is providing timely medical and relief services to citizens with the cooperation of the Gwadar district administration, the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), the public and philanthropists. The project runs under the Balochistan government’s policy of public health and quick medical response in emergencies. From January 2022 to August 2026, it provided medical, relief and rescue services to 4,154 people in total. In August 2026 alone, an ambulance was provided in 100 cases.

Performance in August 2026

According to the details, in August the Gwadar Ambulance Service served 67 emergency patients, 15 maternity cases and 6 accident cases, and transported 12 bodies. Of these, 84 patients were from Gwadar city, 14 from areas outside the city and 2 from Turbat city.

According to the report, from January 2022 to 31 August 2026 the service handled 4,110 cases. These included 2,585 emergency patients, 523 maternity cases, 418 accidents and the transport of 584 bodies. It also played an important role in rescuing 44 people during floods in Gwadar, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 4,154.

During the same period, the Gwadar mortuary provided the necessary services to 34 bodies (33 men and one woman) before burial. From January 2023 to August 2026, the ritual washing and shrouding of 24 bodies was also carried out.

This performance reflects a commitment to timely medical aid, quick response in emergencies and humanitarian service without discrimination. Steps are continuing to make the service more effective and extend its reach, with the cooperation of the public, philanthropists, the district administration and the GDA.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan