India's first elephant hospital opens in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh Geography and Environment

On November 17, 2018, India’s first specialized hospital for elephants was unveiled at Churmura village in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
The unique medical centre offers wireless digital X-ray, 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 for lifting elephants, as also an elephant restraining device with a dedicated indoor treatment enclosure for long duration medical procedures.
An observation deck will allow veterinary students and interns to observe and learn about elephant's behaviour and treatment from a safe distance.
This is a milestone in the conservation journey. The facility will allow to take better care, and gradually develop as a destination for humane management of elephants.
About Wildlife SOS:- The Wildlife SOS established the first elephant conservation and care centre in 2010 and is currently looking after 20 elephants requiring specialised treatment.