It also called on those states to intensify surveillance of severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) and influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in unaffected districts and districts that have reported new cases in the past 14 days or more through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program network. in collaboration with medical schools and hospitals.
“These measures will help prevent the presence of a conceivable occult infection at an early stage, thus contributing to its timely containment,” Vardhan emphasized.
The minister also called on states to ensure the adoption of infection, prevention and (IPC) practices in all physical care facilities to avoid and reduce the risk of infection for physical care workers.
Following a series of meetings with states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha, Vardhan held a high-level assembly with Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar, Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajendra, and Odisha. Minister of Medical Education of Karnataka, K Sudhakar.
Vardhan, together with Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey, reviewed the situation, measures taken, and provisions for COVID-19 control in the 3 states, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.
Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka recorded 37, 30 and 29 COVID-19 deaths and reported 5,409, 1,123 and 705 respectively as of 8 a. m. on Friday.
Appreciating the determination of all states in the fight against COVID-19 in the country, Vardhan said appropriate measures are being taken with the Center’s and states’ constant efforts to increase the number of hospitals, isolation beds, intensive care and quarantine facilities committed to COVID. . .
“So far, we are prepared to face any eventuality arising from COVID-19,” he said.
States reported on some of the practices followed at the district level, such as the deployment of mobile testing laboratories and the distribution of drugs for non-communicable diseases two months in advance in containment zones, the home-based delivery of bleaching powder in slums. the use of telemedicine as an option for OPD.
Vardhan appreciated the paintings made through the state governments and the determination shown through the top-of-the-line fitness painters, the Anganwadi painters, the police and the paramilitary painter corps working above and beyond the call of duty in the interest of the nation.
He reminded states to provide them with preventive drugs and immunity boosters if necessary.
States were reiterated that attention should be paid to the provision of essential non-COVID fitness services, such as vaccination campaigns, monitoring and treatment of tuberculosis cases, provision of blood transfusions to dialysis patients, treatment of cancer patients. , and prenatal care for pregnant women, the press release says.
He also reported that Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers can only be used to screen for hypertension, diabetes, and three types of cancer.
Telemedicine and telecounselling could be used for a wider population given the lockdown. States have been asked to maintain a good enough inventory of drugs, he said.
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