NGO opens free consultation helpline for Covid-19 patients

HYDERABAD: A city-based NGO has launched a toll-free number to support Covid-19 patients. The helpline number (1800-309-1111) was launched by the Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), an NGO that extends support to persons with disabilities, and will work round-the-clock.
The service has dedicated 15 experts who will provide guidance on nutrition, natural remedies, and sanitisation techniques to those who have contracted Covid-19 and are under home isolation while also providing information to those who seek information on Covid-19 , preventive measures
“The idea was to reduce panic, keep people aware of the symptoms of Covid-19, and offer remedies to them while at home. Our team of experts will guide our NSS Mitras who in turn will be giving free consultation under their guidance. The NSS Mitra team will be offering free health consultations to all who call and will operate in two shifts from Udaipur in Rajasthan,” said NSS president, Prashant Agarwal.
During the first wave, the NSS team distributed 1,54,120 free food ration kits, 77,005 masks among those in need during the nationwide lockdown.