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Delhi Hospitals on High Alert for BRICS Summit
10 Sep
Summary
- Hospitals prepared medical and emergency services for BRICS summit attendees.
- Key Delhi hospitals, including RML and AIIMS, have enhanced their emergency readiness.
- Private hospitals like PSRI have also bolstered their contingency plans and disaster beds.
In anticipation of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, hospitals in Delhi have intensified their medical and emergency preparedness measures. Health ministry officials confirmed that comprehensive arrangements are in place at all locations expected to be visited by dignitaries.
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has established daily emergency duty rosters within its surgery department, prepared to mobilize additional surgical teams. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, after an earlier temporary closure notification, has confirmed it will remain operational throughout the summit period.
Private healthcare providers have also reinforced their contingency plans. PSRI Hospital has its emergency department on round-the-clock duty, designated 21 disaster beds, and has deployed a 20-member response team. Mock drills have been conducted to test response efficiency and patient transfer protocols. Several other hospitals, including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, are also part of the preparedness network.
