PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The Health department has prepared a detailed roster for the deployment of approximately 1,350 doctors and paramedical personnel along the Char Dham Yatra route. These teams will provide 24-hour services at various stops, camps and key sites, ensuring prompt treatment for pilgrims in case of emergencies. Director General of Health Dr Sunita Tamta stated that this year, the Health department has implemented extensive and robust arrangements to ensure a safe and smooth Char Dham Yatra slated to begin on April 19. Medical preparations are being finalised along the pilgrimage routes and in transit camps, with top priority given to the safety and health of the pilgrims.
All medical personnel have been assigned to the chief medical officers of their respective districts, she added. Tamta said that strict screening and medical check-ups are being conducted at major entry points. Necessary health advisories will also be displayed along the pilgrimage routes to ensure that pilgrims remain vigilant and safe during their journey.
She said that providing excellent healthcare services during the Yatra is the department’s top priority. Specialist doctors from both government and private medical colleges will be deployed to offer specialised medical services. Additionally, 25 Medical Relief Posts (MRPs) are being established along the pilgrimage routes to ensure quick access to healthcare.
“Before the start of the Yatra, the Health department is providing specialised training to doctors at both district-level and capital-based medical colleges. The primary objective of this training is to equip them to effectively address health issues arising in the high Himalayan regions. This training includes important information on promptly treating breathing difficulties, extreme fatigue, blood pressure imbalances and heart-related problems. Further, it includes practice on how to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations,” Tamta added.
