Ahead of the possible Third Wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the Assam government has decided to set up Paediatric ICUs (PICU) in all the Medical College and Hospitals and district hospitals.
State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday night held a crucial meeting with health officials. Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta was also present at the meeting.
While reviewing the prevailing Covid 19 situation in the state, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the Health Department to ramp up Covid care infrastructure for the children.
He also proposed to set up Paediatric ICUs (PICU) in all the Medical College and Hospitals and District Hospitals.
Prevention from #COVID is critical for all age groups, including children. Amid our preparations for #ThirdWave, held a meeting today with health officials along with Health Min @keshab_mahanta. Asked them to strengthen medical infra for treatment of children.1/3 pic.twitter.com/2pgDeoVLgH
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 25, 2021
As per information provided by CM:
• 30 bed PICU will be set up at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
• 20 bed PICU at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).
• 20 bed PICU at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH).
• 15 bed each at all other Medical Colleges & Hospitals.
• 5 bed each in all district hospitals.
Directed Health Dept to set up stand alone Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in all medical colleges & hospitals.
30-bed PICU will be set up at GMCH; 20-bed each PICU at SMCH & AMCH; 15-bed each at other medical colleges & hospitals; & 5-bed each at all dist hospitals. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/SST940D2TO
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 25, 2021
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has also advised all medical authorities to train paramedics for Paediatric ICUs.
He also gave the assurance that the state government will fill up all the existing vacancies for PICUs to ramp up medical facilities in Assam.
Also advised medical college authorities to train paramedics for PICUs. Government of Assam will fill up all existing vacancies for PICUs to ramp up the medical facilities in the state.
We are ensuring best possible treatment for #COVID patients across state. 3/3@CMOfficeAssam
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 25, 2021
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