Prayagraj: Anticipating that millions of visitors will be flocking the tent city during the Maha Kumbh, the state govt has drafted comprehensive medical emergency response measures by introducing the 'BHISHM Cube' mobile hospital.
This will be the first time in Maha Kumbh when this state-of-the-art medical unit, which was previously deployed during the Ram Mandir Prana Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on Jan 22, 2024, will be on-site to enhance emergency preparedness.
"Each BHISHM Cube (Battlefield Health Information System for Medical Services) can treat up to 200 individuals simultaneously, offering a range of facilities including surgical capabilities, diagnostic tools, and comprehensive patient care," said joint director of medical health (Prayagraj) Dr VK Mishra.
Built to be robust, waterproof and lightweight, these units provide immediate treatment capabilities and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics for real-time coordination, monitoring and efficient medical management. "BHISHM Cube can be transported by hand, bicycle or drone and can even be airdropped from aircraft in critical situations. Remarkably, the unit can be fully operational within 12 minutes of deployment. Jointly developed and rigorously tested by the Indian Air Force, Indian healthcare institutions and defence technology experts, the ‘BHISHM Cube' exemplifies cutting-edge innovation in mobile healthcare," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ukraine in Aug had presented ‘BHISHM Cube' units to President Volodymyr Zelensky underscoring its value in global emergency response.