India’s first ever specialized hospital for elephants established in Mathura

India’s first ever specialized hospital for elephants established in Mathura: Details, Features, Aim, Highlights

India’s first ever specialised hospital for elephants has formally opened Churmura village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.

This specialised hospital is promoted by Wildlife SOS which had established first elephant conservation and care centre in 2010 and is currently looking after 20 elephants requiring specialised treatment.

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

This specialised hospital is located close to elephant conservation and care centre. It is designed to treat injured, sick or geriatric elephants. It is equipped with a medical hoist for lifting elephants.

The specialised hospital also has elephant restraining device with dedicated indoor treatment enclosure for long duration medical procedures. It also has an observation deck that allows veterinary students and interns to observe elephants’ behavior.

About Wildlife SOS (WSOS)

Wildlife SOS (WSOS) is a conservation non-profit organization. It was established in 1995 with the main aim of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in distress in India and preserving India’s natural heritage.

WSOS is currently one of the largest Wildlife Organisations in South Asia. It is also known for their efforts at rescue and rehabilitation of sloth bears and more recently elephants.

WSOS also runs active projects focused on the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict with regard to species. In addition, its work is also targeted at biodiversity and habitat conservation, awareness workshops and anti-poaching operations, as well as rehabilitation of communities dependent on performing or working animals for their livelihood.