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Blinkit’s latest venture is turning heads: a 10-minute ambulance service! A bold move, yet also has its own challenges. The Good: - Much needed quick response in urban areas - Fully equipped ambulances - Ease of access: Available through a familiar app, making help just a tap away. The Challenges: 1️⃣ Functional hospitals with trained staff: Unlike grocery, emergency conditions don't end at a customer's home, but begin after the service ends at hospitals. A superspeciality hospital with doctors round the clock at 10 mins distance is mandatory 2️⃣ Traffic congestion: Can they really navigate Indian city roads in 10 minutes? 3️⃣Rural accessibility: Will this service reach beyond city limits? 4️⃣ Poor road conditions: How will they manage infrastructure gaps? 5️⃣ Medicolegal cases: In case of road traffic accidents, will it still be possible to call the ambulance if the patient can't pay at the moment? 6️⃣ Skilled staff: Can they ensure qualified paramedics for every ride? 7️⃣ Affordability: How inclusive will the pricing model be for people from all economic backgrounds? Looking forward to seeing how Blinkit addresses these challenges. If executed well, this could set a new benchmark for emergency medical services in India. What are your thoughts on Q commerce entering emergency healthcare? #Healthcare #Innovation #EmergencyServices #IndianStartups Image: HT, X