Govt orders for resumption of OPD, Surgeries & routine healthcare services in all health institutions across Kashmir Division

Govt orders for resumption of OPD, Surgeries & routine healthcare services in all health institutions across Kashmir Division.

Press Trust of Kashmir | SRINAGAR: Govt on Friday ordered for the resumption of OPD, Surgeries and all health care services in all hospitals of Kashmir division

“In view of the decline in the number of Covid-19 positive cases reported from

across Kashmir Division, drastic decrease in the number of hospital admissions and also as DRDO hospital has come up for Covid-19 patients, it is enjoined upon all Chief

Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents & Block Medical Officers under the

Administrative control of this Directorate to resume OPD, Surgeries & other routine

healthcare facilities / services in all the health institutions under their respective jurisdictions forthwith in the interest of better patient care,” reads the circular issued in this regard

“However, few separate well-equipped oxygenated beds should be kept available for emergency purposes including Gynae/Obstetrics & paediatrics. In addition, all the Standard Operating Procedures / guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Health &

Family Welfare, Government of India from time to time must be adhered to in letter

& spirit,” circular adds.(PTK).