AIIMS gets BHISHM cubes to boost emergency med care at disaster sites

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Bhubaneswar has received three sets of BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) cubes - an innovative mobile medical solution developed under the Aarogya Maitri Project — to save lives during disasters, official sources said Wednesday.

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These modular, portable medical kits are set to revolutionise emergency healthcare by enabling rapid, onsite treatment at disaster zones.

“BHISHM is more than just a medical kit—it represents India’s commitment to resilience, innovation, and humanitarian assistance,” they said.

Developed by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) with technical support from the Ministry of Defence, each cube is designed to provide immediate trauma care to up to 200 disaster victims and contains 338 essential items, including Ayurvedic medicines, surgical tools, and portable diagnostic devices.