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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Bindu Shajan Perappadan

India all-terrain portable disaster hospital ready to be shared with the world

Developed in India and consisting of a set of “mini-cubes” which can be airlifted and deployed on any terrain, the “world’s first portable disaster hospital” is now ready to be shared with the world.

“This easy-to-use, mobile medical facility can be swiftly deployed to save lives in the most challenging circumstances. It can provide critical medical care to 100 survivors for up to 48 hours, making it a lifeline on remote and tough terrains where immediate medical attention is needed. The cubes [which are self-sustained healthcare units] can handle bullet, burn, head, spinal and chest injuries, fractures, and major bleeding. India is now equipped and ready to supply this to any country in need,” confirmed a senior Health Ministry official.

He added that it can also provide help for tactical combat casualty care, massive haemorrhage, and hypothermia. 

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