Jammu, Mar 31 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that four ambulances, including one under the 108 Emergency Service, are currently available at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara and there is no immediate requirement for an additional vehicle.
The minister made the statement in the House while replying to a calling attention motion moved by legislator Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri during the ongoing Budget Session 2026.
She said that Critical Care Ambulances procured under the World Bank-assisted 108 Emergency Services were distributed among health institutions based on assessed requirements and institutional priority.
The allocation process took into account factors such as patient load, service demand, geographical coverage and existing emergency response infrastructure, the minister added.(NVI)
