Delhi deploys 14 CATS ambulances across West Delhi to cut emergency response time

The Delhi government has deployed 14 Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) ambulances across West Delhi to improve access to emergency medical help in densely populated neighbourhoods and interior areas, according to a Millennium Post report.

The deployment was carried out on the directions of Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. It covers Vikaspuri, Uttam Nagar, Nangloi, Ranhola, Dichau Kalan and other localities, where traffic congestion and geographical spread can delay response times.

As part of the plan, the ambulances will be stationed at selected locations near Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, dispensaries and bus terminals so that they are easier to reach and can respond faster to calls from surrounding areas.

The health minister said the objective is to ensure people in Delhi can access timely emergency medical services close to their homes.

Local residents and CATS ambulance staff were present at the deployment. Residents welcomed the move, hoping that ambulances stationed closer to their homes would help minimise delays. The government said the step complements its wider efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure.

Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers

• CATS crews will operate from fixed points near health centres and bus terminals rather than only from hospitals.
• Congestion in dense localities is named by officials as a key cause of delay.