THE AHMEDABAD Medical Association (AMA) and Ahmedabad Family Physicians Association (AFPA) on Saturday announced a list of 85 names and numbers of doctors who will remain on call throughout the festivities to deal with emergencies.
Dr Jignesh Shah, who recently took over as AMA president, said 250-300 calls are received by the panel of doctors each year.
In a statement on Saturday, the AMA said, “During the Diwali festival, Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) and Ahmedabad Family Physicians Association (AFPA) have launched ‘Doctor on Call’ Diwali medical helpline for community health. Like every year, this year too, the citizens will be able to get 24/7 medical assistance during the festive season from the official website of AMA (www.ahmedabadmedicalassociation.com). This dedicated helpline service will be operational from October 19 to October 26, 2025.”
Members of AMA and AFPA will volunteer to be available over the phone for any health-related emergencies or first aid queries during Diwali. Any citizen can avail of this service, the statement said.
This service is part of the doctors’ commitment towards the welfare of the society, to ensure that no one is left without timely medical guidance during the festival.
