In a significant move to upgrade the healthcare services the Uttar Pradesh government has taken major steps. The health services have seen a remarkable transformation under the Yogi Adityanath government. With the emergency ambulance services emerging as a true lifeline for millions.
Over the last eight years, the state-run 108, 102, and ALS ambulance services. These services have provided timely emergency care to more than 13 crore 26 lakh patients in the state. This include pregnant women and newborns, aiming to help and save countless lives in critical moments.
Significant drop in mortality rates
The UP government’s consistent efforts and quick, fast response of these ambulances has led to a significant drop in maternal and infant mortality rates across the state. Notably, the response time of the ambulance fleet has also seen notable improvement, ensuring patients receive medical assistance when it matters most with immediate effect.
Mission Director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Dr. Pinky Jowel, shared that under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, 4,845 ambulances are currently operating across Uttar Pradesh for emergency services. This service is offered to the serious patients, pregnant women, and newborns. These include 2,270 under the 102 service, 375 under ALS (Advanced Life Support), and 2,200 under the 108 Emergency Medical Transport Service.
Over 3.57 crore people saved
According to reports, 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.
Meanwhile, the 102 ambulance service, dedicated to expecting mothers and newborns, has helped over 9.62 crore (9,62,48,151) patients in the same period. Its response time has also improved from 19.10 minutes in 2014 to 6.58 minutes in 2025.
Sample Registration Survey
The improvements made by the Yogi government have played a major role in reducing maternal and infant mortality in the state. According to the Sample Registration Survey (SRS), the maternal mortality rate dropped from 216 per lakh (2015–17) to 167 per lakh (2018–20). Similarly, the infant mortality rate decreased from 23 per 1,000 in 2016 to 21 per 1,000 in 2022.
In addition to this, the Mission Director stated that the government conducts the SRS (Sample Registration Survey) every two years. However, the report for the survey conducted after 2020 has not yet been released. The director also mentioned that based on the previous survey results and the improved performance of the 102 ambulance service. She further claimed that it is certain that the upcoming report will show a further reduction in mortality rates.
The ALS ambulance service
Not just that, the ALS ambulance service has benefited over 7.14 lakh (7,14,552) critical patients. Recently, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath added 125 new ALS ambulances to the fleet. The ambulance’s response time has also seen major progress in the state. It improved from 30 minutes in 2014 to 6.31 minutes by 2025.
Furthermore, the Yogi government has integrated real-time monitoring technology to ensure efficiency. This technology tracks ambulance locations and response times live. This allows for quick action in case of any delays.
