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This tele-consultation exercise had been initiated with 10 hospitals and was to be extended to another 61 hospitals that have the bed capacity ranging from 500-1000 on twice-a-week basis. A calendar of these expert-led tele-consultation sessions were drawn up to cover the States till 31st July. Total of 17 such States were to be covered (Delhi, Gujarat, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand and Maharashtra). Up to two doctors handling ICU patients from each hospital along with the Director General of health Services (DGHS) of the concerned State were to participate in the VC interaction.
Website link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1637175
Booklet titled COVID-19: Be careful not
fearful released
Amid the coronavirus scar in India, All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi issued a booklet to bust the myth surrounding the diseases. The booklet ‘COVID-19: Be careful, not fearful’ aims to dispel the myths surrounding the disease. The booklet provided information on the disease, how it is spread, who is at risk, and how to protect against it. It also answered question such as whether people should use masks and when and how to use hand sanitizers.
Website link:
https://www.aiims.edu/en.html https://cutn.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19_Information_Booklet_23032020.pdf
AIIMS, New Delhi created awareness on COVID-19 through a series
of infographics
COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency that is causing a stressful and a difficult time for everyone. During this crisis, rumours and misinformation create more stress and can hamper COVID-19 recovery. To combat this misinformation, AIIMS, New Delhi shared infographics to the general population and to win the fight against the deadly virus.
Website link:
https://www.aiims.edu/images/pdf/Departments_Centers/dietetics/Poster-%20Role%20of%20 Dietcians-26-10-20.pdf
https://www.aiims.edu/en/component/content/article/79-about-aiims/10983-institute-day-2020.html
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