108 service handled 7.8 lakh emergencies in one year in AP

Vijayawada: The 108 emergency ambulance services provided life saving assistance to a total of 7.79 lakh people over the past year across Andhra Pradesh.According to data released by Bhavya Health Care, which operates the service in partnership with the state government, the 108 ambulance network responded to 7.79 lakh emergency cases between June 2025 and May 2026. The upgraded system integrates GPS-based vehicle tracking, real-time traffic navigation, digitised patient records, and advanced communication technologies to ensure rapid medical intervention during the critical “Golden Hour.”Road accidents accounted for the highest number of emergencies, with 1.13 lakh victims receiving on-site trauma care and emergency transportation. The service also played a crucial role in maternal healthcare by safely transporting 1.05 lakh pregnant women to healthcare facilities, contributing to efforts aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality.The emergency response network handled 5.25 lakh direct emergency dispatches and facilitated 2.53 lakh Inter-Facility Transfers (IFT), ensuring seamless movement of critically ill patients from primary healthcare centres to advanced medical institutions.Among other major emergencies attended by the 108 teams were 97,118 respiratory distress cases, 49,342 non-vehicular injury cases, 45,951 cardiac emergencies, and 40,553 incidents involving unconscious patients. Ambulance crews also responded to 34,532 abdominal pain cases, 32,858 poisoning incidents, 29,485 seizure episodes, 20,278 stroke cases, and 14,007 neonatal emergencies.The service's specialised cardiac care response was highlighted as a key achievement. Equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) systems, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), and real-time communication facilities, ambulances enabled Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to transmit patient data directly to hospital emergency departments while en route, improving survival chances for heart attack patients and other critically ill individuals.Bhavya Health Care officials said the organisation is focused on expanding the emergency response network, deploying additional advanced life support ambulances, and enhancing the skills of EMTs through continuous training programmes."Our mission goes beyond operating ambulances. We are building a dependable emergency care ecosystem that reaches every citizen, regardless of location. By leveraging technology and improving response times, we aim to ensure that no person in Andhra Pradesh is deprived of timely emergency medical care," a spokesperson for Bhavya Health Care said.