NITI Aayog’s VK Paul Calls for Tech-Driven Ambulance Overhaul to Deliver Care within 10 Mins
The “platinum time” of 10 minutes is critical for delivering quality emergency care, and mere transport is no longer sufficient; ambulances must be equipped with trained personnel, advanced life-support systems
In a recent event organised by The Department of Emergency Medicine at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), held at Mangaluru, NITI Ayog Member V.K. Paul urged for technology-enabled reforms in India’s ambulance and emergency response system to ensure that patients receive care within 10 minutes of an incident
He underscored that the “platinum time” of 10 minutes is critical for delivering quality emergency care and mere transport is no longer sufficient; ambulances must be equipped with trained personnel, advanced life-support systems and effective triage tools throughout the transit to the nearest healthcare facility.
“Technology should be used to improve the present ambulance system to reduce the response time during a health emergency to less than 10 minutes. The ambulance should have facilities and personnel that provide quality care to patients during the transit to the nearest healthcare centre,” he said.
He further stressed that as India moves toward the vision of a ‘Healthy Bharat’, it is critical for the healthcare system to be fully prepared for all kinds of large-scale emergencies, whether caused by disease outbreaks, accidents, or other unexpected events. He called for the adoption of a hub-and-spoke, integrated trauma care model that goes well beyond the current system to ensure swift and effective emergency response.
He also urged State governments to collaborate closely with the Centre in building a strong nationwide emergency care framework.
The proposed WECAN–WHO CCET Emergency Care Action Network, he said, will serve as a vital platform for developing and implementing actionable strategies to strengthen emergency and trauma care across the country.
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