Srinagar, July 5 (IANS). Giving top priority to the safety and health of the devotees during the Amarnath Yatra, the Indian Army is providing 24-hour medical assistance. Army medical teams deployed in difficult geographical conditions and inaccessible high altitude routes are fully prepared to deal with any emergency. Timely treatment and quick relief are helping a large number of devotees to continue their journey safely.
Army doctors, paramedics and medical assistants are manning special medical aid posts on the yatra route. Oxygen cylinders, life-saving medicines, first-aid kits and other essential medical equipment are available at these centres. Medical teams are providing immediate treatment to health problems caused by altitude, including difficulty in breathing, fatigue, dehydration and other medical emergencies. In serious cases, arrangements are also being made to stabilize the condition of the patients and take them to safe places or medical camps.
Despite the difficult weather and challenging roads, army teams are carrying out rapid relief and rescue operations. His prompt action has played a vital role in saving the lives of many devotees. Along with medical assistance, the army personnel are also helping the elderly, disabled and weak health devotees in crossing the steep climbs and rocky paths. The passengers who are unable to walk on their own are being safely taken to the medical camp through stretchers or other means, where they are given proper medical treatment.
The devotees have appreciated the service spirit, professional working style and human sensitivity of the army. Many passengers say that the timely medical help and cooperation of the soldiers not only gave them relief but also gave them confidence to complete the journey safely. This readiness of the Army is proving to be a protective shield for the devotees during the Amarnath Yatra.
This dedicated effort of the Indian Army is not limited to providing medical services only, but also sets an excellent example of humanitarian service and devotion to duty in difficult circumstances. The Army’s 24-hour medical arrangements and relief operations are ensuring that lakhs of devotees can successfully complete this holy journey of faith in a safe environment.
–IANS
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