About 250 ALS ambulances are running in various districts of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow : Since its launch by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2021, the Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service in Uttar Pradesh has successfully transported over 350,000 patients from various districts to major hospitals, providing life-saving care and treatment along the way.

Recognizing that timely medical intervention can save millions of lives, doctors worldwide stress the importance of swift emergency care. In response, the Yogi government launched the Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service in 2021, significantly improving access to critical medical care for the people of Uttar Pradesh.

The initiative has been particularly beneficial for critically ill patients, those with respiratory conditions, and accident victims.

Dr Pinky Jowal, Mission Director of the National Health Mission, stated that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took several significant steps to strengthen the state’s ailing healthcare system as soon as he assumed office in 2017.

“The results of these efforts are evident today. In line with these initiatives, CM Yogi launched the Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service in August 2021 to ensure that critically ill, respiratory patients, and accident victims in small districts and remote areas receive timely treatment by being transferred to major institutions during the golden hour”, she remarked.

Currently, 250 ALS ambulances are operating in the state, transporting critically ill patients to major hospitals like SGPGI, AIIMS, KGMU, and Lohia Institute. Over the past three years, 3,60,584 patients have been shifted to these institutions within the golden hour for appropriate treatment, she further added.

The ALS ambulance service has provided critical support to various categories of patients, including 63,448 severe victims of vehicle accidents, 17,218 pregnant women, and 71,238 respiratory patients. In addition to these, the service has also benefited individuals affected by wildlife conflicts, venomous animal bites, and other emergencies. Additionally, the 108 and 102 ambulance services offer free transportation to patients, serving over 57,000 patients daily through these services.

Benefits of Advanced Life Support Ambulance:

• ALS ambulances is equipped with modern medical equipment.
• Experienced paramedical staff are deployed to care for critically ill patients.
• Telemedicine allows for online consultations with doctors if needed.

-The ambulances are equipped with ventilators, heart monitors, and pumps.

• ALS ambulances are also equipped with modern devices including ECG machines.