After the stabbing incident at Seventh Day Adventist School and reports of delayed medical help, city schools are making swift emergency care a top priority.
Several institutions have now partnered with nearby hospitals to ensure students get immediate treatment during school hours—without paperwork or upfront payments that often slow down critical care.
Proactive measures
Prakash Higher Secondary School has tied up with a hospital just eight minutes away. “We realised that a quick-response system is vital,” said principal Mrugen Shah. “Doctors and counsellors are ready to help, and treatment won’t be delayed for documents or deposits. Parents can later shift the child if they wish.”
Other schools are adopting similar measures. Udgam Consultancy, which works with multiple schools, runs mock drills, designs emergency routes to avoid traffic, and keeps school vehicles on standby. Apollo International School (AIS) also ensures medical staff are present on campus during school hours.
Why it matters
“Partnering with hospitals is essential,” said Raja Pathak, trustee of Sattva Vikas School. “In an emergency, schools must take immediate decisions. Waiting for parents can cost precious time and harm the child.”