LUCKNOW, April 25 -- Ambulance services in Uttar Pradesh catered to over 13 crore 26 lakh patients, including pregnant women and newborns, in the last eight years.

Dr Pinky Jowel, mission director of the National Health Mission (NHM), said a total of 4,845 ambulances are currently operating across Uttar Pradesh. These include 2,270 under the 102 service, 375 under ALS (Advanced Life Support), and 2,200 under the 108 Emergency Medical Transport Service.

In the last eight years, the 108 ambulance service has helped over 3.57 crore (3,57,24,745) people in emergencies. One of the biggest achievements has been the reduction in average response time from 28.12 minutes in 2014 to just 7.25 minutes in 2025.

The 102 ambulance service, dedicated...