Union Health Minister Nadda Reviews Health Infrastructure amid border tensions
New Delhi: Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Health Minister JP Nadda convened a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to assess the country’s health infrastructure and emergency preparedness.
In a recent post on X, ANI highlighted that Union Health Minister JP Nadda conducted a review meeting with senior officials of the ministry to assess health infrastructure.
During the meeting, senior officials of the Ministry of Health provided a comprehensive briefing on the current state of India’s healthcare infrastructure.
According to India TV, Nadda was also briefed on the operational status of all hospitals and health facilities during the meeting, with particular emphasis on monitoring mechanisms in place.
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This action comes just days after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in 26 fatalities. In response, the Indian government has initiated nationwide mock drills to prepare citizens and institutions for potential emergencies and war-like situations. These extensive drills are being carried out across the country as part of a larger initiative to enhance national preparedness, following the completion of Operation Sindoor—a military operation launched in retaliation to the attack.
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Medical Dialogues recently reported that as part of a nationwide initiative led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), hospitals across Delhi participated in a high-intensity mock drill on Wednesday to assess their preparedness for large-scale emergencies and emerging threats. Sirens blared, stretchers crowded hospital entrances, and instructions echoed over loudspeakers, creating an atmosphere of urgency as the capital joined the countrywide exercise.
