Apollo emergency medical centre set up for Sabarimala pilgrims

TIRUCHI Apollo Foundation and Apollo Specialty Hospital, Tiruchi, have jointly launched an advanced emergency medical centre at Sabarimala, along with 5G-enabled ambulance services equipped with advanced cardiovascular life support facilities. According to an official press release on Saturday, the centre was inaugurated by Minister for Devaswoms in Keralam K. Muraleedharan in the presence of Transport Minister C.

P. John on November 13 and would function until the conclusion of the Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. The centre will have a dedicated team of experienced doctors and trained paramedical professionals.

A 5G-enabled ambulance service will also be deployed to ensure rapid emergency response and timely patient transportation. Additionally, a dedicated telemedicine network facility will connect the on-site medical team with super-speciality consultants at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Tiruchi, enabling access to expert medical guidance, said the release.