What Are Made-In-India BHISHM Cubes? PM Modi's Medical Gift To Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government on Friday during his visit to Kyiv where he met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian President thanked PM Modi for the humanitarian assistance of the Cubes which will help expedite the treatment of the injured and save precious lives, a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Sharing a post on microblogging site X, PM Modi wrote, “Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a unique effort which will ensure medical facilities in a rapidly deployable manner. It consists of cubes which contain medicines and equipment for medical care. Today, presented BHISHM cubes to President @ZelenskyyUa.”

What Are BHISHM Cubes?

BHISM Cube is a revolutionary mobile hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology. These cubes are a part of the broader initiative named ‘Project BHISH’, tailored to treat hundreds of casualties, emphasising rapid response and comprehensive care.

The Aid Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies. The unit contains transportable components that can be conveniently carried by hand, cycle, or even drone, providing unmatched flexibility.

In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), where requirements range from basic aid to advanced medical and surgical care, the Aid Cube stands out with its ability to be deployed within an astonishing 12 minutes. This swift deployment capability is crucial, as it effectively bridges the crucial time gap from primary care to definitive care, potentially saving numerous lives in the golden hour of emergencies.

These cubes are robust, waterproof, and light, designed for various configurations, making them ideal for diverse emergency scenarios. From airdrops to ground transportation, the cube can be rapidly deployed anywhere, ensuring immediate response capability.

“It also includes surgical equipment for a basic operation room that can manage 10-15 basic surgeries per day. The Cube can handle about 200 cases of diverse nature in emergencies such as trauma, bleeding, burns, fractures, etc. It can also generate power and oxygen in limited amounts. A team of experts from India has been deployed to provide initial training to the Ukrainian side to operate the cube,” the MEA said in a statement.

Notably, the BHISHM Cubes were also deployed by the Indian government in Ayodhya to bolster medical readiness and response capabilities during the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ram Temple in January 2024.