First hospital for elephants opens in Mathura

India’s

first specialised hospital for elephants was yesterday formally opened by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar at Farah block’s Churmura village.

The unique medical centre offers wireless digital Xray, laser treatment, dental X-ray, thermal imaging, ultrasonography, hydrotherapy and quarantine facilities.

Located close to the elephant conservation and care centre, the hospital is designed to treat injured, sick or geriatric elephants and is equipped with a medical hoist. (IANS)

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