Exercise Aarogya Setu

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In a landmark initiative, the Indian Army recently organised the maiden Exercise Aarogya Setu at Rupai, Doomdooma in the Tinsukia district of Assam.

About Exercise Aarogya Setu

• It was organised by the Indian Army at Rupai, Doomdooma, in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
• A first of its kind, it marked a civil-military medical fusion exercise in the region.
• The event aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Army Medical Corps, reputed senior civil doctors from leading hospitals, and PHCs of Tinsukia and the Northern Frontier Railway Hospital, Tinsukia.
• The focus of the exercise was on how Army and Civil medical fraternities can work together during disasters and war-like situations.
• A special highlight was the participation of a doctor from the Northern Frontier Railway Hospital, who introduced the concept of train ambulances —a life-saving facility.
• The presentation drew great interest and sparked discussions on innovative methods of large-scale casualty evacuation.
• Doctors from both sides discussed how civil institutions can extend crucial support to Army medical authorities.

Source: NEN

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