CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Two additional coaches of the Lifeline Express (LLE) has been introduced recently to deliver cancer and family health services. The coaches will be used for detection & control of oral, breast and cervical cancer, and prevention of stroke and for family health services.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lifeline Express was started to provide on-the-spot diagnostic, medical and advanced surgical treatment for preventive and curative interventions for disabled adults and children. It is an outreach program for inaccessible rural areas where medical services are not available, traveling via Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-3: -Having facilities like that of a hospital, Lifeline Express is equipped with 2 modern operation theatres, 5 operating tables, sterilizing room, patient ward, a room for medical supplies along with other medical facilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lifeline Express, which formally known as Jeevan Rekha Express, started running from July 1991. This is the world’s first hospital train that covers the country’s remote areas, providing free treatment to people in need. Presently, it is stationed at the Badarpur station in Assam serving patients free of cost.

Detailed explanation-5: -World’s first and India’s only hospital train ‘Lifeline Express’ (Jeevan Rekha Train) is currently stationed in Assam’s Badarpur.