BHISHM portable hospital cubes tested for airdrop by Indian Air Force in Agra

Agra: The Indian Air Force conducted a test of Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri (BHISHM) portable hospital cubes in Agra on Tuesday. This is the first time the Indian Air Force tested this portable hospital.

The objective behind this test was to ascertain the viability of deploying the portable hospital swiftly in response to emergencies across various locations.

As per the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, BHISHM portable cubes are a part of the broader initiative named "Project BHISHM" - Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri, which is tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasising rapid response and comprehensive care, reports news agency ANI. 

The whole unit contains 72 easily transportable components that can be conveniently carried by hand, cycle, or even drone, providing unmatched flexibility. In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), where requirements range from basic aid to advanced medical and surgical care, the Aid Cube stands out with its ability to be deployed within an astonishing 12 minutes.

According to an ANI report, These cubes are robust, waterproof, and light, designed for various configurations, making them ideal for diverse emergency scenarios. From airdrops to ground transportation, the cube can be rapidly deployed anywhere, ensuring immediate response capability.

During the Pran Pratishtha ceremony held earlier this year on January 22 in Ayodhya, two Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISHM units were strategically deployed to enhance medical preparedness and response capabilities.