Exercise Aarogya Setu:
The Indian Army recently organised the maiden Exercise Aarogya Setu at Rupai, Doomdooma in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
- Exercise Aarogya Setu 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,
- 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.
