Odisha's hospitals, healthcare providers fully equipped to combat Cyclone Dana

BHUBANESWAR: Health authorities have asked hospitals and healthcare providers to remain alert during any emergency situation that might arise from heavy rainfall in northern and coastal parts of the state under the influence of Cyclone Dana.

Govt will make anti-venom injections available at primary health centres (PHCs) to provide immediate relief to snakebite victims.

The health department is deploying healthcare professionals to hospitals in areas likely to be affected by the cyclone to provide services.

Director of public health, Nilakantha Mishra, said they are conducting meetings with officials of 14 districts likely to be affected through videoconferencing to discuss the preparedness of hospitals and healthcare providers.

“We are shifting pregnant women to hospitals for their safe delivery and proper care. Emergency medicine, drinking water, anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and anti-venom have been made available at hospitals,” said Mishra.

“Diesel generators and inverters have been kept on standby for emergency use at hospitals. We have kept ambulances ready to shift patients to the hospitals immediately,” he added.

Plea to provide AC safe rooms to store medicines in govt hospitals

Madras High Court directed the state to report on a plea for air-conditioned safe rooms in government hospital pharmacies, following claims of improper storage affecting medicine quality. Activist A Veronica Mary highlighted issues at Government Rajaji Hospital, noting lack of air conditioning and poor storage conditions. The court adjourned the hearing to Oct 28.

Plea to provide AC safe rooms to store medicines in govt hospitals

The Madras High Court has asked the state to submit a report on a plea for air-conditioned safe rooms for storing medicines in government hospitals. Activist Veronica Mary noted poor storage conditions at Government Rajaji Hospital and others, potentially compromising medicine quality. The court will review the state's response on October 28.

Round table discussions on women's health in Indian healthcare held in Hyderabad

A round table in Hyderabad ahead of the Healthcare She-E-O event highlighted men's role in gender balance, women's health, representation, and equal pay. Organised by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, it included leaders from major healthcare firms. The focus was on empowering women with skills and support to advance careers, significantly impacting India's evolving healthcare industry.

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