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The Gujarat government has decided to set up a hospital dedicated to lions in the Gir sanctuary after 17 big cats died of an attack of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in October. Besides this, we will start special ambulance services, much like 108, for lions and wild animals. The decision was taken at the State Wildlife Board meeting "The CM has also directed us to develop five safari parks in other pockets of Gujarat so the inundation of tourists in the Gir sanctuary area can be controlled. Vasava said, "The chief minister has given the nod for a hospital that will be built at a cost of Rs 100 crore..