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During his two-day visit to Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present two Bhishma Cubes – advanced, portable medical units designed under India’s Arogya Maitri programme. These units aim to boost healthcare access in remote and underserved areas.
Each Bhishma Cube, weighing around 20 kg, unfolds into a fully equipped clinic featuring examination bays, a mini-operation theatre, and a four-bed high-dependency area. The unit is self-sufficient, with built-in power, oxygen generation, and water purification systems.
Bhishma Cubes are designed for deployment in places lacking medical infrastructure, including remote islands, disaster zones, and mass gatherings. They provide reliable, high-quality care ranging from primary healthcare to emergency surgeries and diagnostics.
Wing Commander Anvita Bhansali, a surgeon, described the Cube’s operation theatre setup powered by a rechargeable solar system, enabling seamless use of surgical equipment even in off-grid areas. This ensures life-saving surgeries can be performed anywhere.
Wing Commander Sanjay Kumar, an ENT specialist, detailed the diagnostic features such as X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, and portable lab machines capable of running 20 blood and biochemistry tests. This enables comprehensive outpatient and lab services on site.
The Bhishma Cube acts as a ready-to-use hospital facility in a compact form.
This gift, made in India for Maldives, reflects the strong healthcare partnership between the two countries, demonstrating India’s commitment to regional health cooperation and disaster preparedness.
