Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Kerala Issues Health Advisory and 24/7 Medical Readiness for Sabarimala Pilgrims

Health officials underscore the risk of amoebic meningoencephalitis from water entering the nose during river bathing.

Overview

  • An around-the-clock control centre is operational at Pampa, emergency medical centres line the Pampa–Sannidhanam trek, and Konni Government Medical College is the base hospital.
  • Pathanamthitta General Hospital has expanded emergency cardiology services with a cath lab, with cardiac-equipped ambulances and a dedicated Sannidhanam–Pampa ambulance service.
  • Hospitals and temporary sites are equipped with ventilators, defibrillators, and cardiac monitors, with full laboratories at Nilakkal and Pampa and operation theatres at Pampa and Sannidhanam.
  • The advisory urges devotees to prevent nasal water exposure while bathing, carry medical records and medicines, maintain regular prescriptions, begin light exercise, climb slowly, and call 04735 203232 for emergencies.
  • Food Safety squads are inspecting outlets and requiring staff health cards, while authorities activate the Sabari portal, launch the Swami Chatbot, enforce price caps, and deploy sanitation and road safety measures.