New Delhi, May 9. Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Health Ministry to review the preparedness of emergency health facilities.
He was briefed on the current status of medical preparedness to deal with emergency cases. He was apprised of ensuring adequate availability of medical supplies including deployment of ambulances, supply of equipment, medicines, blood vials and consumables.
The Union Minister was also briefed on hospital preparedness in terms of beds, ICUs and HDUs, availability of Bhishma Cubes, Advanced Mobile Trauma Care Units, etc.
It is worth mentioning that hospitals and medical institutions have been advised to ensure adequate supply of essential medicines, blood, oxygen, trauma care kits, etc. AIIMS New Delhi and other central government hospitals have mobilized doctors and nurses along with supplies for ready deployment. They have been advised to coordinate with the State and District Administration, Armed Forces and regional associations of doctors, nurses, paramedics, private sector hospitals, charitable institutions, etc., to strengthen the emergency network in a collaborative manner.
Additionally, nationwide mock drills for disaster preparedness have been conducted at AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER and other major hospitals. Additional training modules for CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Support are being introduced in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), AIIMS New Delhi and IGOT for capacity building in emergency healthcare.
The Union Health Secretary also informed about his meetings with States/UTs and Central Government hospitals and healthcare institutions for seamless coordination with concerned people within the Centre and States to ensure effective response.
The Union Minister has directed to ensure that all health emergency systems are adequately equipped and functional at all times. He also directed to ensure that ground level linkages are effectively established with all state governments, particularly at the district level, especially the border states, to ensure prompt emergency healthcare response whenever required. He also directed that a 24X7 Control and Command Centre in the Ministry should monitor the ongoing efforts and provide support to the states.
The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services and emergency response in all areas.
