For the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed over 1,000 medical personnel at the Maha Kumbh Mela to ensure safety and health of devotees.
Modern medical facilities, including provisions for minor to major surgeries, have been made in every sector of the mela area.
In addition, 300 specialist doctors have been stationed at a super-specialty hospital in Mahakumbh Nagar, ready to handle any emergency situations. Over tow lakh patients have already benefited from the OPD services at central and other hospitals, and more than 2.5 lakh pathological tests have been conducted so far.
Maha Kumbh Mela Nodal Medical Officer Dr Gaurav Dubey pointed out that devotees from across the country and abroad are availing health services in Mahakumbh Nagar. The state government, supported by the state-of-the-art medical facilities, has taken all necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of those attending the fair, he added.
In addition to the official medical setups, saints from various temples, monasteries, and akharas are also assisting the devotees with medicines and health checks. These saints are organising camps offering a variety of health services, including Ayurvedic, homeopathic and other medical consultations and treatments.