Archive · 11 Aug 2025
AIIMS-Kalyani Introduces Rapid Disaster Medical Response System
Imagine a hospital that can be packed into small boxes and quickly set up anywhere.
That's what the BHISHM cubes are!
They're like portable hospitals designed to help people right away during disasters.
Inside, there are tools to help doctors and nurses treat up to 200 people with injuries.
What's amazing is that it can be ready to use in just 12 minutes.
This is especially important because quick medical help saves lives.
They can be carried easily and even dropped from the air.
India is using them and also sending them to other countries like Ukraine to help in emergencies.
AIIMS-Kalyani introduced BHISHM cubes, a modular medical response system, to enhance emergency healthcare.
BHISHM cubes can provide immediate trauma care to up to 200 victims at disaster sites.
The portable hospital can be fully deployed in 12 minutes, crucial for the 'golden hour'.
The system includes 72 lightweight components, allowing versatile transportation and rapid setup.
BHISHM cubes are also deployed internationally, including in Ukraine and Myanmar.
- Who
- AIIMS-Kalyani, healthcare professionals, and the Indian Army/BSF.
- What
- AIIMS-Kalyani introduced BHISHM cubes, a modular medical response system for emergency healthcare.
- When
- Last Thursday, during a demonstration and training session for healthcare professionals.
- Where
- AIIMS-Kalyani
- Why
- To strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and provide immediate trauma care at disaster sites.
- System Name
- BHISHM cubes
- Purpose
- Rapid medical response
- Deployment Time
- 12 minutes
- Victims Supported
- Up to 200
- Components
- 72 lightweight modules
- Key Feature
- Portable Hospital
- Countries Using
- India, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Myanmar