Kochi: Aster Group of hospitals has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bluedot Group Air Ambulance Services, an air ambulance service provider in the Middle East and South Asia.

Bluedot is one of only two licensed Air Ambulance and International Medical Travel Assistance services providers in GCC and South Asia. 

The MOU between Aster Group and Bluedot will enable patients to access 24/7 emergency patient transfers, flight stretchers, global medical escorts, medical treatment facilitation, international hospital bookings, medical travel, and more. 

"We believe that this new facility will be a significant benefit to our patients and their families, as it gives them access to the best medical care available, regardless of where they are located," said Farhaan Yasin, Vice President, Aster India.