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Floating Clinic Navigates Floodwaters for Healthcare
13 Sep
Summary
- A floating clinic provides essential medical services in flood-prone Khagaria.
- The clinic offers OPD, IPD, and maternal healthcare services.
- Over 1,300 patients have received treatment through this initiative.
Khagaria's district administration has launched a unique floating clinic to provide healthcare services to flood-affected areas. This initiative ensures that essential medical aid reaches communities when road connectivity is severed by rising water levels, a common occurrence in this riverine district. The floating clinic is equipped to offer outpatient and inpatient services, along with crucial maternal healthcare, making it a comprehensive medical hub on the water. It is linked with a Boat Ambulance to transport patients from remote areas, guaranteeing timely treatment.
This water-based healthcare solution has already served over 1,300 patients, prioritizing vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and children. The administration is also prepared to handle emergencies like drowning, snake bites, and water-borne diseases, which are common during floods. District Magistrate Vikram Virkar emphasized the commitment to ensure no flood-affected community remains without healthcare, stating that medical services must reach people even when roads are submerged.
