Srinagar, May 06: In a major move to safeguard the health and well-being of pilgrims during the upcoming 52-day-long Shri Amarnathji Yatra, the Health Department of Kashmir has announced the establishment of 55 medical stations along the pilgrimage routes.
This includes six fully equipped base hospitals, aimed at reducing mortality and morbidity during the high-altitude spiritual journey, scheduled to commence in July.
It said the medical infrastructure will be deployed along both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The planned facilities comprise six Base Hospitals, eleven Medical Aid Centres, twelve Emergency Aid Centres, and twenty-six oxygen booths.
The oxygen booths, which include mobile units and pony-based ambulance-type systems, will be strategically located along steep and challenging stretches of the route.
The base hospitals will be located at Baltal, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, Panjtarni, Lower Cave, and the Holy Cave. These facilities will be equipped with ICU beds, ventilators, and other essential critical care infrastructure.
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