Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda conducted a review of India’s hospital infrastructure to assess preparedness in light of the ongoing military conflict with Pakistan.
The meeting focused on strengthening the emergency response capabilities of both public and private healthcare institutions. Discussions were centred around the availability of essential medications, the operational readiness of healthcare personnel, the deployment of ambulance services, and the effectiveness of emergency response mechanisms.
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An official statement said the minister stressed the need to establish ground-level linkages with all state governments, especially those with international borders, to provide immediate healthcare services in case of emergencies. Nadda said a 24/7 control and command centre in the health ministry should monitor ongoing efforts and support the states.
During the meeting, senior health ministry officials assured Nadda that comprehensive monitoring is underway from the control centre. Hospitals and medical institutions across the country have been advised to ensure availability of essential drugs, supply of blood, oxygen, trauma care kits, etc.
Tension between New Delhi and Islamabad has been soaring since Indian armed forces targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
