20 advanced life support ambulances added under Arogya Kavacha
The Hindu
Working to bring down ambulance turnaround time to 10- 15 minutes, says Minister
As many as 120 advance life support (ALS) ambulances have been added under the Arogya Kavacha — 108 service in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated the new ambulances on Sunday. Speaking at the programme, Health Minister K. Sudhakar said, “There are about 710 ambulances operating under Arogya Kavacha — 108 and 155 among them are ALS ambulances. All the 120 flagged off by the CM today are ALS ambulances.” The Minister said ambulance service is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system and plays a vital role in saving lives during emergencies. “Our government is committed to expand its network and enhance quality of services,” he added.More Related News