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Nashik Gears Up: 3,600+ Medical Staff for Kumbh
25 Sep
Summary
- 136 temporary medical facilities approved for upcoming Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela.
- 3,600 additional medical and paramedical personnel to be deployed.
- Healthcare network bolstered by specialist doctors and enhanced ICU capacity.
Nashik authorities have greenlit a substantial healthcare preparedness plan for the Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela. This initiative includes the establishment of 136 temporary medical facilities and the deployment of 190 ambulances. A significant influx of 3,600 additional medical and paramedical personnel will bolster the healthcare network.
The plan, approved by the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, encompasses portable cabin medical units and advanced life support ambulances. The estimated cost is Rs 260 crore, covering infrastructure, equipment, medicines, and a digital disease surveillance system.
This comprehensive strategy aims to boost the city's treatment capacity from 1,305 to 1,945 beds, including 185 ICU beds. Four major Nashik Municipal Corporation hospitals will gain 73 additional ICU beds, increasing their combined capacity significantly. The overarching goal is to guarantee seamless healthcare services and rapid patient transport during this major religious event.
