BHISHM portable hospitals set for deployment in Jammu for emergency response
New Delhi: As part of India's emergency medical preparedness efforts, BHISHM Cubes-modular, portable hospitals will be deployed along the borders of Jammu and Kashmir under the Government of India's Aarogya Maitri project, officials said on Thursday.
"HLL life care Ltd. (HLL) a CPSE under the Union Health Ministry is the nodal agency for the procurement and deployment of Aarogya Maitri Cube for the Ministry of Health. The team of respective medical institutes after receiving training by the team lead by HLL will be deployed at borders of Jammu and Kashmir for the Aarogya Mandir modular emergency hospital," said AVM Dr Tanmoy Roy, HLL Lifecare, news agency ANI reported.
The BHISHM Cubes which are tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. The BHISHM Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies will be deployed at Jammu and Kashmir borders.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new 'Aarogya Maitri' project under which India will provide essential medical supplies to countries affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
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