Karnataka aims to cut ambulance response time to 10 minutes (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka aims to cut ambulance response time to 10 minutes under the 108 Arogya Kavacha scheme, while ensuring Jan Aushadhi centres sell government-approved generic medicines.

• The Karnataka Health Department is working to reduce ambulance response time to 10 minutes under the 108 Arogya Kavacha scheme
• Emergency care includes stabilisation and medical assistance during transit by trained ambulance staff
• Jan Aushadhi centres must sell government-approved generic medicines at affordable prices
• The state warns against selling non-compliant medicines at these centres