Uttar Pradesh Government's Medical Preparations for Mahakumbh

New Delhi: In a move to ensure the health and well-being of devotees attending the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government is investing over Rs 77.5 crore to provide essential medical care.

The government has directed its officials to finalise by December 15 all healthcare preparations for the religious fair, scheduled in January, the release said.

The Health Department has established provisions for advanced medical services, including X-ray, MRI, and laboratory tests for attendees, the release said.

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According to the PTI report, with a capacity to handle up to 10 lakh OPD (outpatient department) visits and 10,000 inpatient department (IPD) admissions, hi-tech temporary hospitals are being constructed to address any medical needs, it said.

A team of doctors from AIIMS Raebareli will also be present to provide medical care to the devotees, the government added.

V K Mishra, Joint Director of Medical Health in Prayagraj, said the Health Department is working hard to ensure everything is ready for the Mahakumbh, following instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A dedicated team of officials is working round the clock to prevent any health issues for the devotees.

To support this effort, a 100-bed hospital is being set up at the Parade Ground, and all necessary testing facilities will be available for the attendees. The goal is to accommodate up to 10 lakh outpatient visits (OPD) and 10,000 inpatient admissions (IPD), Mishra said in the release.

Major hospitals in the area are also being upgraded to ensure that the large number of devotees can access the care they need without any hassle, he added.

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