SLF Quickstart
Why should I care?
You should care because,
- 15 people die and 60 are permanently disabled every hour in road accidents in India, giving it the dubious distinction of being world number 1 in road fatalities.
- Missing or inadequate Emergency Medical Services in most parts of the country including the capital city of Delhi that has 35 EMS ambulances (CATS) catering to a population of 18 million.
- Leading cause of death in the age group 15-40, the most productive section of society.
- The annual economic loss close to 3% of India’s annual GDP (World Bank).
- 80% victims do not receive access to care within the Golden Hour.
- Bystanders act as mere spectators due to fear of legal hassles and lack of training.
- Police first to respond but untrained to save lives.
SLF is encouraging & training common citizens along with Police first-responders to help an accident victim with skill and confidence. Remember, you may be a spectator today but you might become a victim tomorrow. Do not hesitate to help.
What can I do?
- Drive responsibly; there are other people like you on the road. Be mindful of emergency vehicles. Always give way to them.
- Learn what to do in an accident.
- Volunteer for SLF’s Emergency Response Network (SERN). Write to
for more details.
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