Heroic Response: GMC Jammu's Life-Saving Surgeons During Kishtwar Crisis
The Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu played a crucial role during the Kishtwar cloudburst crisis, performing 25 critical surgeries overnight and providing life-saving care to 66 patients. The cloudburst led to 60 deaths, with 82 missing. Medical teams worked tirelessly to offer immediate and comprehensive medical support.
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The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Jammu demonstrated exemplary service during the recent cloudburst crisis in Kishtwar, officials reported. The institution performed 25 major surgeries overnight to treat critically-injured patients.
On August 14, as the nation prepared to celebrate Independence Day, a team of medical professionals at GMC Jammu received a staggering number of 66 critical patients from the affected site. Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, GMC's principal, detailed the operations carried out to save lives.
The natural disaster struck at Chishoti, claiming 60 lives and leaving over 100 injured. Efforts continued the next day with additional surgeries, as the medical staff worked relentlessly in a coordinated effort to handle the emergency and provide healing and comfort to all the victims.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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