Puducherry, June 19 -- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) marked a significant advancement in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of the BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri), a mobile emergency medical unit designed to provide swift and comprehensive care during natural and man-made disasters, according to a Special Service and Features release.

This initiative, under the Arogya Maitri Project of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, exemplifies India's commitment to enhancing healthcare resilience and emergency response, especially in regions vulnerable to large-scale emergencies such as those in southern India.

The inauguration cere...