Dr. Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Jhajjar, takes stock of preparedness to overcome COVID-19
AIIMS Jhajjar to function as dedicated COVID-19 hospital;
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jhajjar to take stock of preparedness to overcome COVID-19.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that the AIIMS Jhajjar will function as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital consisting of 300-bed isolation wards which would ensure prompt care for patients in isolation requiring advanced medical support. During his review visit, he visited various facilities housed in the state-of-the-art building having isolation facilities for COVID-19 patients, along with Vishram Sadan, the residential quarters of doctors and other health personnel. During his visit, he spoke to some COVID-19 affected patients through video call over the phone and enquired about their well being. He also sought their feedback about the facilities available in AIIMS, Jhajjar so that necessary improvements can be made.
Dr Harsh Vardhan also appreciated AIIMS, Jhajjar for ensuring 24X7 monitoring the wellbeing of COVID-19 confirmed and suspected patients using digital platforms and video/ voice call technologies. He added: "In the last few days, I have been visiting various hospitals AIIMS (Delhi), LNJP, RML, Safdarjung & now AIIMS Jhajjar to review the preparedness of COVID-19. It is heartening to see the high morale of our health warriors in these testing times." Stating that he is satisfied with the arrangements made by these hospitals to deal effectively with the pandemic, he commended all the frontline caregivers such as nurses, doctors and other healthcare personnel for the resilience, hard work, dedication and commitment shown by them in dealing with COVID-19.
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