Patiala, May 10 -- Amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, the Punjab health department has earmarked 2,600 beds for 'trauma' patients in government hospitals across the state. Besides, response teams have also been formed in each health block of the state, officials said.

"Each response team would have a doctor, a pharmacist, a nurse, and ward attendants. Our health staff, especially in border districts, are working day and night. They have been put on alert. We are fully prepared to tackle any situation," said Kumar Rahul, principal secretary, health.

Rahul added that they have already started mapping available ambulances in government and private hospitals.

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