Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 20: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, convened a meeting today to review the overall health scenario of Kashmir division in order to contain the spread of pandemic COVID-19.
The meeting was attended by Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr. Samir Mattoo, Deputy Director, Bashir Ahmad Chalkoo and other officials of the department.
The Advisor took a detailed review of the activities launched by the Health Department in Kashmir valley regarding prevention and control of Corona virus besides taking stock of all the medical supplies and equipment available.
Speaking during the meeting, the Advisor said that all precautions need to be followed to prevent spread of the infection besides the frontline workers should be provided with PPE kits as well as other equipment as they are more prone to infections.
The Advisor also said that testing capacity should be increased besides the rapid testing should be held aggressively so that the virus can be contained at the earliest.
Director Health Services informed the meeting all the COVID-19 nominated hospitals of Kashmir are functioning normally besides the Sub-District Hospitals, Public Health Centers and other peripheral dispensaries are functioning smoothly on daily basis.
The meeting was also informed that the field sampling has been increased in the valley and on Sunday around 747 samples was sent to different laboratories for testing.
Director Health Services also informed the meeting that additional staff has been trained for conducting rapid tests besides 375 laboratory technicians of various hospitals have been trained for COVID-19 testing.
Advisor Bhatnagar directed the officials that while the normal patient care should be pursued with all seriousness all possible help should be provided to the patients of the pandemic.
He also directed the officials to ensure that adequate quantity of PPE kits, medical supplies and other equipment should be made available in all the hospitals to deal with the situation.
Meanwhile, Advisor took a detailed review of activities launched by Animal Husbandry Department while dealing with the situation arising due to pandemic COVID-19 in a meeting here.
The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Purnima Mittal and other officials of the department.
Speaking on the occasion, Advisor Bhatnagar said that adequate quantities of medicine and other supplies should be made available at all the veterinary hospitals of the valley in order to deal with any contingency. He added that farmers should be regularly informed about the management and rearing of animals during these critical times.
Director Animal Husbandry informed the meeting that around 9352 animals have been treated in emergency cases, 6645 vaccinations conducted, 11,347 doses performed besides 4774 Artificial inseminations have also been performed during recent times.
The Advisor directed the officials that all the livestock farmers should be regularly updated about rearing of animals besides regular advisories should be published regarding the hygiene of animals during these crucial times.
The Advisor stressed upon the officials to follow all the measures while working in the field and all the required precautions like social distancing, hand hygiene and others should be adhered to so as to contain the spread of infection.
He directed the officials that adequate milk and poultry supply should be made available to the public besides medicine should also be distributed to the livestock farmers.
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