India, June 30 -- Over 3.61 lakh warkaris (devotees) have received medical attention during the Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhis. The public health department this year is offering round-the-clock health services under the theme 'Wari Vitthobachi, Seva Arogyachi,' said officials.

The health department has deployed a team of 4,376 persons including doctors, nurses, Asha workers, health assistants and sanitation staff amongst others. Round-the-clock health services have been set up on the palkhi route, with 203 'Aapla Davakhana' (our clinic) health centres set up every 5 km along the route. Besides, 331 ambulances (108 & 102 services) are on standby, ensuring 24x7 emergency response.

Dr Kailas Baviskar, deputy dir...