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Mint
11-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
India to boost production of combat medicines, pharma dept told to prepare list of drugs
New Delhi: India plans to increase the production of combat medicines, including drugs to treat burns, blood replenishers for treatment of trauma injuries such as gunshot wounds, and orthopedic implants. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has been tasked to come up with a list of such medicines and ensure an increase in their production to mitigate health risk from the ongoing conflict with Pakistan. Also Read | Health emergency plan introduced for J&K, portable hospitals in Poonch, Uri The top drug price regulator—National Pharmaceutical Price Regulator (NPPA)—has been directed by the Centre to ensure that the prices of such pharmaceutical items are brought under control. 'The department of pharmaceuticals along with the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is preparing a list of all such medicines used for the treatment of trauma and burn injury, bullet injury and wound etc, so that the production of such pharmaceutical items can be augmented in the country to deal with any health emergency, if needed," said an official familiar with the matter. Also Read | E-pharmacies, chemists at odds as govt mulls a stop to home delivery of drugs A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by the union health minister J.P. Nadda on Friday to review the preparedness of the health sector. In a war-like situation, health expenditure significantly goes up due to higher demand for medical care, particularly for combat-related injuries and the mental health impacts of conflict. Medicines and surgical equipment like painkillers, antibiotics, gauges, orthopedic implants, blood replenishers among other products are used for the treatment of trauma injuries, bullet or gunshot wounds, etc. Also Read | India should permit easier access to over-the-counter medicines The official added that the top drug regulator has been tasked to review the companies which are manufacturing such products so that they can be and directed to increase the production of such items. 'Similarly, the NPPA has to ensure the price control of these pharmaceutical items." During the meeting, the government the reviewed the medical preparedness for handling emergency cases, deployment of ambulances; ensuring adequate availability of medical supplies including equipment, medicines, supply of blood vials and consumables; hospital readiness in terms of beds, ICU and HDU; deployment of BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) Cubes, advanced mobile trauma care units etc. 'A 24*7 control and command centre is being set up in the health ministry to monitor ongoing efforts and support states in the present times and fulfil the requirements of the state/UT governments," the official said. A senior doctor from the burns and plastic department at a government hospital said, 'We are ready to tackle any health crisis and we have adequate number of beds, medical supplies etc. In the event of trauma injury or gun shot injury, medicines like painkillers, antibiotics and requirements of blood get increased." Dr Mahesh Mangal, head of plastic surgery department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said that main war-related injuries are caused by blasts and burns. "A hospital's trauma team comprising plastic surgeons, orthopedic surgeon, neuro surgeon, general surgeon etc, should be capable of saving the life of the patient. Requirement of combat medicine increases during this time—which are life-saving drugs, blood and blood products, fluids, dressings, oxygen, antibiotics and painkillers." Queries sent to the health ministry spokesperson remained unanswered.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Portable hospitals moved to border areas: Know all about their features
Amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, indigenously developed portable hospitals — designed for emergency situations and equipped to treat bullet injuries, fractures, and severe bleeding — have been delivered by road to key hospitals near the border areas as part of health preparedness efforts. Additionally, 2,000 healthcare personnel have been trained at these hospitals. A team of experts from the HLL Lifecare Limited has been delivering BHISHM Cubes — indigenously developed portable hospitals — and training the staff to use them at big, tertiary care hospitals close to the border regions across the country, including Jammu, Rishikesh, Bhatinda, Kolkata and Shillong. The Cube closest to the border is available at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, which can be deployed at the frontlines if needed. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review the emergency preparedness of health systems. Hospitals have been asked to ensure availability of essential drugs, adequate supply of blood, oxygen and trauma care kits. AIIMS-Delhi and other Central government hospitals have mobilised doctors and nurses with supplies. Mock drills have been conducted at hospitals such as AIIMS, PGIMER and JIPMER among others. A 24X7 control and command centre will coordinate the efforts and support the states. The Cube is not just a first-aid tent that can deal with the injured before moving them to a nearby hospital. It is a full-fledged hospital that comes equipped with an operation theatre capable of dealing with serious injuries. The set-up consists of two large cubes made up of smaller modular cubes that pack various medical equipment, consumables and medicines within. 'The Cubes will be equipped to handle medical emergencies such as bullet injuries, fractures, or severe bleeding,' said Air Vice Marshal Tanmoy Roy from HLL, a public sector undertaking. These units are also equipped to collect blood from local donors and transfuse it to the injured. 'Each Cube contains blood bags for collection and kits to test for blood-borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis. It is also equipped to cross-match the blood type of the donor and the person in need. So, in case blood is needed, it can be taken from donors in the region itself,' explained Roy. The team from Delhi has already trained around 2,000 healthcare personnel. Some are now master trainers, who in turn can train others in the hospital and other health facilities nearby. 'At present, this number is enough in case the Cubes have to be deployed,' said Roy. These indigenously developed portable hospitals were first showcased by India during its G20 presidency. They can handle 200 different types of diseases and health emergencies. India gave them to Ukraine last year. One of the Cubes was also deployed in Ayodhya during the inauguration of the Ram Temple, where a heart attack patient could be revived with hospital-quality care.
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Away just launched kid-friendly luggage that's designed to make family travel easier
AI-assisted summary Away launched a new line of kid-sized luggage called the Away Kids Collection. The collection includes carry-on suitcases and backpacks designed for children. The luggage is designed to make family travel more organized and stylish. Vacationing with kiddos can be so special—but if your children aren't always the most (ahem) obliging travelers, you might need a little extra help getting them prepared for longer flights or road trips. That's where Away's newest luggage launch comes into play; the Away Kids Collection is a line of smaller-sized luggage that's been specially designed by parents, with young children in mind. Like other Away luggage collections, this capsule features a handful of genius travel accessories that are designed to make your next getaway more organized and stylish—but with a kid-friendly twist. From colorful carry-on suitcases that are made for even the smallest travelers to travel backpacks with built-in pockets that'll help them keep all their coloring books, snacks and toys organized, the Away Kids Collection marks the brand's most adorable launch to date; and it's one that even your children can get excited about. Check out the newest Away luggage collection below and get ready to conquer your next family vacation in style! Shop the new Away Kids Collection Don't miss out! Away Kids Packing Cubes Squeeze all types of clothes into your child's suitcase with these genius packing cubes that can help you (and them) maximize on space. $40 at Away Away Kids Backpack With this Away travel backpack, your kiddo will be able to keep all of their in-flight travel essentials close—like a coloring book, water bottle or stuffed animal. $75 at Away What is the Away Luggage Kids Collection? The Away Kids Collection is a specially designed luggage line that was created by parents, for kids. Within the line, you'll find kid-size carry-on suitcases, travel backpacks and packing cubes. What are the most popular Away products? Away has no shortage of best-selling products, but the brand's most popular items include the Away Bigger Carry-On, Away Featherlight Weekender and Away The Insider Packing Cubes.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lord Help Me I Think I Need A Stanced Nissan Cube
Nissan finally introduced a U.S. version of its goofy geometric Cube in 2009, though it sold two prior generations in Japan since 1998. I first saw the wacky Nissan Cube at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in my hometown of Long Beach as a kid and immediately fell in love with its funky shape. By the time Nissan was ready to bring the third-gen Cube to the U.S., its styling became slightly less cubic than the second-gen Cube I first saw at the alternative fuels expo, but it retained the same spirit as the Cube I fell in love with. It's been 16 years since the Cube first went on sale in the U.S., but my Instagram algorithm recently reminded me of its zany take on a boring economy car. I keep seeing photos of customized Cubes that have me wondering if a stanced Cube might fix me. The Cubes in question are all slammed to the ground with nice wheels that tuck neatly under the blistered wheel arches, and my favorite ones have Cube Krom–style body kits. Something about the proportions of the Cube lends itself to looking great when slammed, I think it's the way the body is stretched tightly around the long-looking wheelbase with a minimal front overhang and virtually no rear overhang. The Cube's funky yet relatively simplistic shape seems to play nicely with wacky wheel designs, and fun colors come together to just look cool. Read more: SEMA Was Full Of Wild Concepts In 2002 The original Scion xB was the first box-on-wheels sold in the U.S., and it experienced a lot of popularity on the custom scene, but I like the look of customized Cubes more. Under its funky styling was a very conventional powertrain that came directly from Nissan's plain Jane Versa. It only had a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that sent 122 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque through either a six-speed manual or a CVT. The Cube was actually a foot shorter than the Versa, and it had a 2.8-inch shorter wheelbase, so it was a tiny little box especially compared to its main competitors the much larger second-generation Scion xB and the Kia Soul. The Cube's diminutive size impacted its popularity, and had other eccentricities that made it a little too weird for buyers including asymmetrical styling, and a side-hinged rear cargo door. I'd argue, however, that time has been kinder to the Cube than its competitors, and that it manages to avoid the cheugy reputation of the second-gen xB and the Kia Soul. According to Nissan designers, the third-gen Cube's exterior design took inspiration from, drumroll please, a bulldog wearing sunglasses, and the interior design took inspiration from a jacuzzi. These rather obscure references came together to form a funky, upright economy car with a unique design that turned out to be quite polarizing. I always appreciated the bold looks that dared to be different, but daring to be different didn't work out so well for the quirky Cube. Its single generation lasted just five years in the U.S., but I'm glad people are celebrating the Cube's bold, weird, arguably ugly but undeniably unique design. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
