Medical tourism or health tourism has become very popular in recent years as it allows individuals to travel across the globe to access world-class healthcare facilities. India’s healthcare sector has seen remarkable growth in advanced medical treatments at an affordable cost. Ultimately, it has increased medical tourism in India, and Ashoka Rescue is a reliable…
Quality and advanced care require efficient and safe medical transportation. When it comes to medical transportation services, you might have to manage several things, including your budget, patient safety, and more. Commercial stretcher service is one of the efficient ways to transfer a patient from one location to another. Ashoka Rescue offers a coherent commercial…
Hello, I’m Dr. Ashok Kumar, director of Ashoka Rescue Air Ambulance Services Pvt. Ltd. Since 2004, our mission has been to ensure safe, dignified, and world‑class medical transport—whether by road, business‑class, commercial stretcher, or full air ambulance, both in India and internationally. 1. Commercial Stretcher Flights What it is: On commercial flights, we carefully remove rows of…
In need of medical care, the improved chances of patient survival are crucial, thanks to the train ambulance service that emerged as a beacon for saving patients’ lives. Ashoka Rescue Train Ambulance specializes in providing comfortable and safe patient transportation services. Our service is designed to offer comprehensive bed-to-bed transportation for patients, ensuring continuous and…
As narrated by Dr. Ashok, Ashoka Rescue India Patient Background A 66-year-old female patient, with a medical history of diabetes and a past total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, was traveling through Europe with her husband. During their visit to Zurich, Switzerland, she experienced increased right knee pain and swelling due to extensive walking and climbing,…
The medical transportation is not same for all. Different types of transportation services with certain facilities are required to transport adults, children, old patients and more. Paediatric medical transport service is designed to transport ill toddlers and child patients. However, when it comes to the transportation of paediatric patients, the stakes are high, and specialized…
Hello dear friends, I’m Dr. Ashok Kumar, and today I’d like to share another real-life story from Ashoka Rescue, showcasing a recent medical repatriation we handled — from Mumbai, India (Lilavati Hospital) to Moscow, Russia. This case highlights how regional conflicts and flight restrictions can complicate timely medical evacuation for patients in need. Limited flight…
This narrative recounts a patient transport episode designed to enlighten international travellers on the significance and indispensability of travel insurance. Esteemed colleagues, Ashoka Rescue was contacted by a student in Australia faced with the urgent need to repatriate his father to India. The father, who suffered a brain haemorrhage and consequent paralysis in the right…
As a medical professional, I’ve had the privilege of assisting families during some of their most challenging moments. One such case that stands out was the recent international medical transfer of a 66-year-old Indian gentleman, from Perth, Australia, to Delhi, India—a mission that reflected the precision and compassion required in long-distance patient care. I first…
Air ambulance cost is influenced by multiple factors, as air ambulance services is a complex operation that includes various elements adding up to the eventual bill. Knowing these factors will help individuals and families estimate potential costs and plan accordingly. Types of Air Ambulance The aircraft type used for medical tourism in India has a…
Today, I want to share another important medical repatriation story—one that highlights not just the value of timely medical intervention, but also the critical importance of comprehensive travel medical insurance. In my years of handling international medical evacuations at Ashoka Rescue, one of the leading providers of air ambulance in India, I’ve seen many families…
