Ramban, May 9 -- The Health Department in Ramban on Saturday has completed preparations to provide basic and emergency medical services, including blood transfusion facilities, for pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said.

According to the CMO, the yatra will be conducted from July 3 to August 28 this year and will pass through Ramban district, considered one of the most accident-prone stretches along National Highway 44.

The preparations were highlighted by Ramban Chief Medical Officer Dr Kamal Ji Zadoo on the sidelines of a blood donation camp organised at the District Hospital Ramban to mark World Red Cross Day.

The blood donation camp was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammed Alyas Khan.

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