CM warns hospitals: Be heatwave ready or face action for lapses
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday directed the medical and health departments to be fully prepared to deal with heatwave-related emergencies.
Speaking at a high-level review meeting at his residence, Sharma emphasised that public welfare during extreme weather conditions must be prioritised. "The
medical department
must be fully prepared to deal with heatstroke and other
heat-related illnesses
. Every hospital and health centre should be in top condition, and if any lapses are found, strict action will be taken against the responsible officials."
Addressing the risk posed by heatwaves, the CM instructed health officials to stock up on essential medicines and ensure functional equipment in all govt hospitals. "There should be no shortage of medicines or medical equipment at any hospital. All arrangements should be in place to treat patients affected by heat-related conditions," he said.
He further instructed district collectors to regularly inspect hospitals to ensure that essential services, including power, water, and medical care, are available without interruption. "Our focus is to ensure that the public faces no inconvenience during this summer," he added.
The CM stressed the importance of digital health documentation. "Every citizen must be issued an
ABHA ID
(Ayushman Bharat Health Account). We must also ensure that these IDs are actively used so that every individual's health record is securely digitised," he said.
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