13 Temporary and One Permanent Medical Camp to Be Set Up for Shravani Mela; Life-Saving Medicines and 24-Hour Healthcare Services to Be Available
Bhagalpur | Correspondent
The district administration and the Health Department have intensified preparations for the world-famous Shravani Mela, with a special focus on providing comprehensive healthcare services to the lakhs of Kanwariyas and devotees expected to visit the region. To ensure prompt medical assistance during the pilgrimage, the Health Department has announced that 13 temporary medical camps and one permanent health center will be established across the fair area and major pilgrimage routes. These camps will be equipped with life-saving medicines, trained doctors, nursing staff, paramedics, and ambulance services to provide round-the-clock medical care.
Officials said that thousands of devotees arrive in Sultanganj every day during the Shravani Mela. Considering the long pilgrimage, heavy crowds, humid weather, and the possibility of medical emergencies, the administration has strengthened healthcare arrangements to ensure that every pilgrim receives immediate medical attention whenever required.
13 Temporary and One Permanent Medical Camp
According to Health Department officials, 13 temporary medical camps will be strategically established at key locations across the fairgrounds and along the Kanwar pilgrimage route. In addition, one permanent healthcare center will remain operational throughout the duration of the festival.
The primary objective of these camps is to provide immediate first aid and emergency treatment to devotees while ensuring that critically ill patients can be quickly referred to nearby hospitals or medical colleges for advanced care. Each medical camp will be fully equipped with essential medical equipment and emergency supplies.
Availability of Life-Saving Medicines
Every medical camp will maintain an adequate stock of life-saving medicines to handle medical emergencies effectively. Oxygen cylinders, first-aid kits, emergency injections, intravenous fluids, pain-relief medications, and other essential drugs will also be available.
Health officials said all camps would remain fully prepared to begin emergency treatment without delay whenever necessary.
Doctors and Medical Staff to Be Deployed
The Health Department plans to deploy experienced doctors, staff nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, and paramedical personnel at every medical camp. Healthcare professionals will work in shifts to ensure uninterrupted 24-hour medical services throughout the fair.
Specialist doctors will also be made available whenever required so that serious medical cases can receive timely expert care.
Round-the-Clock Ambulance Services
Ambulances will be stationed at multiple locations across the Shravani Mela area to ensure rapid transportation of patients to nearby hospitals in case of emergencies.
Each ambulance will be equipped with trained medical personnel and essential emergency equipment, allowing treatment to continue while patients are being transported.
Special Focus on Heat-Related Illnesses and Dehydration
Although the Shravani Mela is held during the monsoon season, devotees often face high humidity, physical exhaustion, and dehydration due to long walking distances.
To address these challenges, the Health Department has instructed all medical camps to maintain sufficient stocks of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), clean drinking water, and medicines for treating dehydration, fatigue, fever, and other common ailments.
Monitoring for Infectious Diseases
Considering the massive gathering of people during the fair, special surveillance will also be conducted to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Health Department teams will continuously monitor the situation and immediately investigate any suspected cases. Authorities will also closely supervise sanitation, drinking water quality, and food hygiene throughout the fair area.
Central Control Room to Monitor Healthcare Services
A dedicated control room will be established to oversee healthcare operations during the Shravani Mela. Officials will monitor the functioning of all medical camps and coordinate the deployment of additional resources whenever required.
All healthcare units will remain connected through an effective communication network to ensure prompt coordination during emergencies.
Awareness Campaign for Devotees
The Health Department will conduct awareness campaigns to educate devotees about health and safety precautions during the pilgrimage. Through public announcements, posters, and information centers, pilgrims will be advised to stay hydrated, consume balanced meals, avoid excessive physical strain, and seek medical help immediately if they experience dizziness, weakness, breathing difficulties, or any other health-related issues.
Doctors have appealed to all devotees to visit the nearest medical camp without delay if they feel unwell during their journey.
Administration Issues Necessary Instructions
The district administration has directed the Health Department to complete all preparations well before the commencement of the Shravani Mela. Officials have emphasized the need to ensure adequate supplies of medicines, medical equipment, and trained healthcare personnel at every medical camp.
Regular inspections will also be conducted to review the preparedness of all facilities and address any shortcomings promptly.
With the safety and well-being of lakhs of devotees as the top priority, the administration has planned an extensive healthcare network for this year's Shravani Mela. The establishment of 13 temporary medical camps and one permanent health center, supported by life-saving medicines, trained medical professionals, and 24-hour ambulance services, is expected to significantly strengthen emergency healthcare during the festival. The district administration and Health Department aim to ensure that every pilgrim receives timely and effective medical assistance, making the Shravani Mela safer, better organized, and more successful.
