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"Jaipur-bound Airlift: Indian MBBS Student Stricken by Stroke in Russia"
A 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan was airlifted to Jaipur after suffering a stroke in Kazakhstan, highlighting the challenges faced by Indian students abroad.
- Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old resident of Shahpura, Bhilwara, was airlifted from Kazakhstan to Jaipur after suffering a stroke on October 8.
- The medical student, enrolled in Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery studies in Astana since 2021, required ventilator support before the airlift.
- Upon arrival in Jaipur, he was taken to SMS Hospital, where medical and district administration teams supervised his transfer to the intensive care unit.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the health risks faced by Indian students studying abroad, sparking discussions about the support systems available for them in emergencies and the need for better health care access.