Ganeshotsav 2026: Wockhardt Hospitals Trains 51 Mumbai Mandal Volunteers In CPR, First Aid Ahead Of Festivities
Mumbai, September 1, 2026: As Mumbai gets ready to welcome Ganpati with crowded pandals, music and festive fervour, Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central is adding a dose of emergency preparedness to the celebrations. The hospital has partnered with 51 Ganpati mandals across South Mumbai to train volunteers in CPR and basic first aid and provide foldable stretchers for use during emergencies. The…
Mumbai is gearing up for Ganeshotsav 2026 with thousands of devotees gathering at numerous pandals across South Mumbai. In a move to ensure the safety and well-being of the crowd, Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central has teamed up with 51 Ganpati mandals to train volunteers in CPR and basic first aid. The hospital provided the volunteers with foldable stretchers to aid in emergency situations.
Dr Virendra Chauhan, Centre Head of the hospital, highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness during the festivities, emphasizing that safety is paramount during large public gatherings. The initiative aims to empower mandal volunteers with essential emergency response skills and promote a safer environment for all festival-goers, including volunteers and residents.
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