Bhagalpur | The Health Department in Bhagalpur has put all hospitals in the district on high alert to deal with any emergency situation during Durga Puja and idol immersion. Instructions have been issued to ensure that treatment facilities are in order at all government hospitals, including Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital (JLNMCH) and Sadar Hospital.

Special priority has been given to emergency services so that those injured in accidents or any other untoward incidents during crowded periods can receive immediate treatment. The duties of doctors and nurses in hospitals have been scheduled according to a roster. On-call doctors will also be summoned if necessary, to ensure that medical services are not affected under any circumstances.

Block-level hospitals have also been asked to be prepared to handle any kind of emergency. Dr. Raju, Deputy Superintendent of Sadar Hospital, stated that adequate doctors and nurses have been deployed in the emergency ward, and they are fully prepared to deal with any emergency situation. Efforts are being made to ensure that people do not face any health-related problems during the Puja festivities.