Union Health Minister Mandaviya visits Safdarjung Hospital, reviews COVID-19 mock drill
The Hindu
New Delhi
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 reviewed the Covid response mock drill at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital here to check its readiness to deal with any increase in the number of coronavirus cases.
Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some countries, the Centre has asked States and Union Territories to conduct mock drills at all the designated COVID-19 hospitals as part of precautionary measures.
"I reviewed the Covid response mock drill at Safdarjung Hospital. This mock drill was necessary to know how prepared our hospitals are," the Minister said.
“Covid cases are rising all over the world and India might witness a spike in cases too. Hence it is important that the entire Covid infrastructure in terms of equipment, processes and human resources are at a state of operational readiness”, he stated.
Clinical readiness at hospitals is crucial, Mr. Mandaviya said while noting that government as well as private hospitals are undertaking mock drills.
The State Health Ministers are reviewing the drills in their respective States, he said.
Cautioning against complacency, he urged everyone to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour. He also asked people to refrain from sharing unverified information and ensure high level of preparedness.