According  to sources andhra pradesh chief minister jagan MOHAN REDDY' target='_blank' title='ys jagan mohan reddy-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>ys jagan mohan reddy inaugurated 1,088 ambulances at 9.30 Am in vijayawada Benz Circle on July 1. Immediately after the launch, all the 108 and 104 vehicles started the journey towards their allotted districts. Before the inauguration, a fleet of  1,088 ambulances were lined up for the launch at MG Road in Vijayawada.Deputy chief minister, State Medical and health minister alla nani, panchayati raj Minister Peddi reddy Ramachandra reddy and district collector Imtiaz were also present at the inauguration event.

The government has spent Rs 200.15 crores for the purpose. An estimated cost of Rs 318.93 crore is required for the maintenance of all the vehicles every year. These ambulances will reach the spot within 15 minutes after a call in urban areas, 20 minutes in villages and will reach agency and tribal areas within 30 minutes. As a part of reforms in the health sector, the state government had earlier taken a decision to convert 108 ambulances to Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances by equipping them with modern medical instruments which will be of major use during emergency situations, especially during the COVID-19 times.

Previously there was one ambulance for every 1,19,545 people on average. Now one ambulance is available for every 74,609 people, which is very close to the World health Organization's standards.These ambulances will reach the spot within 15 minutes after a call in urban areas, 20 minutes in villages and will reach agency and tribal areas within 25 minutes. As every ambulance will be equipped with an Emergency Response Center (ERC), the ambulances can track the persons who are waiting for the  services. The state government purchased 412 ambulances. Along with them, the existing 336 ambulances will also be used in the state. Another 26 neonatal care ambulances have been set up to provide medical care to children.