Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar Sets Up 3 bedded Temporary Medical Centre for PuriRathaYatra 2026
Bhubaneswar, July 17, 2026:Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, in association with the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Puri, has established a temporary 3-bedded hospital near Talabania Bus Stand to provide emergency medical care during Ratha Yatra 2026.
The initiative has been undertaken as per the directions of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, and the CDMO, Puri.
The facility will be operational from July 16 to July 28, 2026, offering first aid, emergency treatment, and medical support to devotees, tourists, and local residents.
It is staffed by doctors and nurses and equipped with emergency medicines, with ambulance support available for referrals to higher centres when required.
To strengthen emergency response, a 5G-enabled advanced life support ambulance has also been stationed at the site.
Equipped with ventilators, defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, and telemedicine capabilities, it will enable rapid stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients.
Dr Saktimaya Mohapatra, Cluster Director, South East, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, said, “Ratha Yatra brings together millions of devotees, making timely medical support essential.
Through this initiative, we are working alongside the district health administration to ensure emergency care is readily available, helping devotees access prompt medical attention whenever needed during the festival.“
