BHISHM Cubes

What is BHISHM?

• Full form: Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri.
• Purpose: Provides compact, mobile medical units for emergency care, designed to deliver medical facilities swiftly and effectively.

Key features of BHISHM cubes:

• Compact and organised: Medical supplies and equipment are packed into 15-inch cubical boxes. 
  • These boxes are organized based on injury types and medical needs, making them efficient for quick deployment in emergencies.
• Transport flexibility: The cubes are mounted on an adjustable framework, allowing them to be transported via multiple modes, including air, sea, land, and drone. 
  • Each cube weighs up to 20 kg and is designed to be carried by an individual.
• Mother and BHISHM cubes:
  • 36 mini cubes combine to form one mother cube.
  • Two mother cubes combine to form one BHISHM Cube.
  • One Mother Cube offers first-line care, shelter, and food for up to five people for 48 hours. 
  • The second mother cube is equipped for surgical care, handling 10-15 basic surgeries per day.
• Ease of use and management: Medicines and equipment are classified, with RFID inventory management and real-time stock updates. 
  • Additionally, a dedicated app and a tablet with support for 180 languages are provided for operational instructions.
• Capacity and Features:
  • Each BHISHM Cube can handle around 200 emergency cases, including trauma, burns, fractures, and shock.
  • The cubes are capable of supporting basic surgeries and can generate their power and oxygen for limited durations.
• Technological Integration: BHISHM cubes incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics for effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services.

Project Aarogya Maitri:

• Objective: Part of India's initiative to provide essential medical supplies to developing countries affected by disasters or humanitarian crises.

Importance: Highlights India's commitment to international humanitarian assistance.

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Pinaka is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) developed by the DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It delivers powerful fire against various targets, including enemy troops and vehicles, and was notably used during the Kargil War.

Source: New Delhi’s gift to Kyiv: 4 BHISHM cubes for emergency medical care | India News - The Indian Express