Varanasi: To strengthen medical readiness ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s proposed visit and Indian Air Force’s Air Show-2026, the emergency preparedness of private hospitals was checked by a team of health officials on Sunday.The team led by chief medical officer Dr N P Singh under govt medical officer and CPR expert Dr Shivshakti Prasad Dwivedi, along with designated nodal officer Dr Rajeshwar Narayan Singh, started taking stock of the private hospitals, keeping the focus on emergency beds, ICU facilities and critical care to ensure prompt life-saving medical assistance.Officials said that in view of the possibility of mammoth crowding to see proposed IAF’s Air Show-2026, scheduled on Oct 22, 24 and 25, as well as the proposed visit of PM on Oct 25, the exercise was carried out to ensure prompt, efficient and uninterrupted emergency medical services throughout the event period.At each hospital, officials kept listing the availability of emergency beds, ICU facilities, critical care infrastructure and essential life-saving medical services. Hospital administrations were directed to reserve the prescribed number of emergency and ICU beds and ensure that all essential facilities remain fully operational.Hospitals were also instructed to designate nodal officers and submit their names, designations and contact details to the CMO’s office. Effective coordination between hospital administrations and the health department’s designated nodal officers was emphasised to facilitate rapid communication and timely intervention during medical emergencies.The CMO stressed that public safety, emergency preparedness and timely medical assistance remain the highest priorities during major public events. All hospitals were directed to maintain adequate preparedness throughout the event period.Medical arrangements at the hospitals inspected were found to be satisfactory. The health department will continue monitoring hospital preparedness and coordination to ensure effective emergency healthcare services.
