Rishikesh, April 26: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is gaining momentum, attracting numerous pilgrims. To ensure their safe and smooth journey, health department teams have been deployed. The department has made health screenings mandatory for all pilgrims heading to the Char Dham. Transit camps have been established in Rishikesh for this purpose.
Prashant Nautiyal, the Officer on Special Duty for the Char Dham Yatra, stated that the health department has issued a health advisory for the pilgrimage. He urged all devotees to read and understand this advisory before commencing their journey.
Nautiyal emphasized that anyone experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, chest pain, or headaches should seek proper health checks or consult medical teams available along the travel routes.
He also mentioned that transit rooms are available in Rishikesh, where five teams are actively conducting health screenings. Pilgrims over the age of 50 are being checked for conditions like blood pressure and diabetes. The outpatient department (OPD) is also providing appropriate medication to those in need. So far, more than a thousand pilgrims have undergone health checks and received treatment at the OPD.
Nautiyal expressed hope for a safe journey for all pilgrims, noting that the Chief Minister and other officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Medical officer Yashoda Pal reported that most patients have come in with complaints of knee and back pain. Additionally, patients with respiratory issues, diabetes, and high blood pressure have also sought treatment. She noted that medication is being provided to patients over 70 years old with these conditions, along with advice to take their medications on time. Yashoda Pal advised those with respiratory problems to travel cautiously and take breaks as needed.
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