PRAYAGRAJ: In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims attending the Mahakumbh-2025, the Indian Army has established a comprehensive medical support system to assist civil authorities and provide timely medical aid to visitors.
Among the facilities set up by the Indian Army for the benefit of the pilgrims is a 50-bed facility at Military Hospital (MH), Prayagraj to address the healthcare needs of pilgrims and ensure prompt medical attention, said Group Captain Samir Gangakhedkar, Public Relations Officer (Ministry of Defence), Prayagraj.
In case of medical emergencies, an additional 45-bed facility has been established at Old Cantonment to augment crisis response capabilities while a team of specialist doctors from the Indian Army are assisting the civil administration in handling infectious diseases, ensuring effective management and control during the congregation, shared Gp Capt Gangakhedkar. Similarly, a 24x7 mobile evacuation team is stationed at Ordnance Depot (OD) Fort, equipped with five beds, including two ventilator-equipped beds. The team is supported by a medical specialist to provide immediate assistance to pilgrims in critical need, he added.
This story is from the December 25, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times East UP.
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