Take measures for black fungus treatment in all medical college hospitals: CM Nitish Kumar to officials

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday directed officials for making proper arrangements in all Medical College Hospitals of the state for treatment of rising number of Black Fungus cases.

Mr Kumar tweeted that cases of Black Fungus infection were increasing in Bihar and informed that Health Department had been directed to make arrangements for treatment of Black Fungus in all Medical College Hospitals.

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All required measures should be taken for protection from Black Fungus and Corona infections, he stressed and issued directive to authorities concerned in this connection, the Chief Minister said.

He also recognised the vital role being played by Jeevika Didis during the period of Corona pandemic.

He also recalled that associating women in self help group through Jeevika scheme was started in the year 2006. The number of Jeevika self groups had increased to 10.27 lakhs since then involving more than 1.27 lakh families, he further said, adding that success journey of Jeevika Didis and their vital role in empowerment of women, was highly motivational.

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