The Central Hospital at the Parade Ground in Prayagraj has been a cornerstone for medical facilities at Mahakumbh. Special arrangements are in place to ensure quality medical services for the devotees and pilgrims, including 100 beds and round-the-clock services. Our correspondent reports the hospital caters to diverse needs, from OPD consultations to ICU care.

The Central Hospital is staffed by 36 doctors, including specialists working round the clock and offering OPD services. The OPD services include paediatric, orthopaedic, dental, physician, general, surgeon, and gynaecology. Separate wards for males, females, and children are also set up, along with delivery rooms, an emergency ward, and doctors’ rooms. Special tests are also available at the hospital, including OPD, X-ray, and ultrasound, as well as arrangements such as ECG rooms and minor and major operation theatres. Integration of cutting-edge technology is being utilised with the 10-bed ICU equipped with AI-enabled microphones near each bed. These are capable of instantly translating 22 regional and 19 international languages into Hindi or English.

The healthcare facilities at the Mahakumbh Mela area have provided needful medical services to thousands of devotees from India and across the world.