February 26, 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully tested portable hospital cubes Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri (BHISHM) for the first time in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra.

Objective : To assess the capability of portable hospitals to be deployed across the country during emergencies.

ABOUT :

  • These parachutes (portable hospital) are designed by the Air Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) in Agra.
  • The Aid Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies.
  • It integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics to facilitate effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services in the field.”
  • It hosts medical amenities like an operation theatre, X-ray machines, blood testing devices, ventilators, and equipment to treat injuries like gunshot wounds, burns, fractures, as well as severe bleeding.

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