Staff Shortage Strikes 108 Ambulance Services in Udupi

A sudden staffing crisis has crippled 108 ambulance units across Udupi district, according to reports from local news outlet Udayavani.

The shortage stems from a decline in recruitment and rising attrition rates among paramedics, leaving many stations understaffed and unable to run 24‑hour coverage. Health officials say the problem has been exacerbated by limited training facilities in the region and a national shortage of qualified emergency medical technicians.

As a result, emergency response times are lengthening, risking lives in critical cases such as heart attacks and road injuries. Local communities are urged to seek alternative medical transport while authorities scramble to fill vacancies. Source: Google News – Udupi.