Gujarat’s 108 ambulance service saves 19.66 lakh lives in 19 years

Since 2007, Gujarat's 108 service has handled over 1.99 crore emergencies and helped save 19.66 lakh lives, state data shows. About 1,500 ambulances offer free pre-hospital care for road accident victims, pregnant women and critically ill patients. With an average response time of 13 minutes, it takes thousands of people to hospitals statewide each day.