Kerala flags off 335 new ambulances, aims for 10-minute response to emergency calls
Kerala's health minister flagged off 335 ambulances, including 16 ALS units with ventilators, aiming to reach patients within 10 minutes of a call.
Kerala has put 335 new ambulances on the road, with the aim of reaching patients within 10 minutes of an emergency call, according to a UNI report datelined Thiruvananthapuram on 17 October 2026.
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan flagged off the vehicles for deployment across the state. The report says the fleet includes 16 advanced life support (ALS) ambulances equipped with ventilators and 315 basic life support (BLS) ambulances. Some of the ambulances are fitted with neonatal care facilities.
The minister said the initiative is expected to set a national benchmark in emergency medical response, according to the report.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- A stated 10-minute response target puts more focus on response times across the state's ambulance network.
- Private operators and drivers working alongside the state fleet may see greater expectations on speed and equipment standards.
Read the full report at the source: UNI India
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