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Health
Gujarat Deploys 89 New Ambulances to Achieve 10‑Minute Response in Tribal Areas
✍️ Indianmasterminds
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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The Gujarat government has added 89 ambulances to its fleet, aiming to reach tribal villages within ten minutes of an emergency call.
Gujarat's health department announced the induction of 89 new ambulances dedicated to tribal districts, part of a broader effort to improve emergency medical services in remote areas. The fleet expansion is intended to cut down response times, with officials targeting a ten‑minute window from the moment a distress call is received to the arrival of medical assistance.
The state government has identified several tribal blocks where road connectivity and health infrastructure are limited. By positioning the ambulances closer to these communities, authorities expect faster transport of patients to the nearest hospitals, potentially saving lives in critical situations.
Funding for the additional vehicles comes from the state's health budget, and the ambulances are equipped with basic life‑support equipment. Training for drivers and paramedics has been conducted to ensure readiness for rapid deployment.
Health officials said the initiative will be monitored through a real‑time tracking system, allowing them to assess performance against the ten‑minute target and make adjustments as needed.
The move aligns with Gujarat's ongoing commitment to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved regions, reinforcing its broader public‑health objectives.
The state government has identified several tribal blocks where road connectivity and health infrastructure are limited. By positioning the ambulances closer to these communities, authorities expect faster transport of patients to the nearest hospitals, potentially saving lives in critical situations.
Funding for the additional vehicles comes from the state's health budget, and the ambulances are equipped with basic life‑support equipment. Training for drivers and paramedics has been conducted to ensure readiness for rapid deployment.
Health officials said the initiative will be monitored through a real‑time tracking system, allowing them to assess performance against the ten‑minute target and make adjustments as needed.
The move aligns with Gujarat's ongoing commitment to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved regions, reinforcing its broader public‑health objectives.