Healthcare at the World's Highest Battlefield - Siachen Glacier

Explore the challenges and triumphs of providing medical care at Siachen Glacier, one of the world's highest battlefields, in this compelling TEDx talk. Gain insights into the extraordinary commitment of medical teams who brave extreme conditions to deliver life-saving care amidst the harsh terrain of the Karakoram Range. Learn about the unique obstacles faced by healthcare professionals, including altitude sickness and frostbite, as they tend to injured and ailing soldiers. Discover how these medical heroes embody courage and compassion, navigating treacherous paths and icy crevasses to uphold their humanitarian mission. Reflect on the significance of their selfless service and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Draw inspiration from Lt. Gen. Ashok Kumar Jindal's 38 years of military service and his experiences as a highly decorated officer, including his role in providing medical care during war at Siachen Glacier.