Covid-19: CHC Kandi conduct mock drill

GNS ONLINE RAJOURI 
SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI, APRIL 10:-Keeping in view the present surge in Covid-19 cases and to have better preparations with re gard to required resources for COVID pandemic management and addresses deficiencies in advance, Health Department Koteranka in Rajouri district on Monday conducted mock drills in all the health institutions.
The mock drill exercise was conducted in all health institutions of Health Block Koteranka (Kandi) where the set protocols were followed by staff and equipments were utilised and the dummy patients were arranged for the mock drill.
The activity was fulfilled as per the directions of Chief Medical Officer Rajouri Dr. Rajinder Kumar.
The staff showed the preparedness to effectively mitigate COVID. After the exercise public awareness regarding COVID Appropriate Behaviour was also done.
Block Medical Officer (BMO) Kandi, Dr. Iqbal Malik also held detailed discussions with ZMOs, MOs, & In-charge Sections / Institutions regarding available infrastructure, including oxygen cylinders, concentrators, test kits, masks, pulse oximeters etc.
An action plan regarding preparation to effectively mitigate any COVID surge was also discussed.
Mohd Ayoub Lone, Community Health Officer, said that the directions were passed to all health centers and ASHA workers to work in coordination as a team.
“Ground staff directed to spread awareness among masses to follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour in public places and crowded areas,” said Dr. Iqbal Malik.
Covid-19 mock drill was also conducted at the sub-district hospital at Mendhar in Poonch district under the supervision of BMO, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan.
Besides, all the resources, including manpower, equipment, and availability of drugs, were put to test.