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(THE GIST OF PIB) BHISHM Cubes

(AUGUST-2024)

During his recent visit to Kyiv, the Prime Minister of India gifted four BHISHM cubes to the President of Ukraine.

BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri) 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:

Functionality of mother cubes:

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.