Amid dengue case spike, official goes on inspection spree

Bathinda, October 23

In wake of dengue spike in Bathinda district, Health Department Deputy Director Dr Nisha Sahi visited the city to take stock of the situation on Saturday.

Besides inspecting various units of the Civil Hospital, she visited residential areas, interacted with people and spread awareness among them. A few basic anomalies were found at the dengue ward and other units of the Civil Hospital after which Dr Sahi directed health officials to ensure quality treatment to patients in a hassle-free manner.

Notably, more than 1,700 dengue cases have been reported in Bathinda this year, thereby making it one of the most-hit districts in the state.

When asked about the need to establish a separate dengue centre in collaboration with private parties when a full-fledged ward was already functional at the Civil Hospital, Dr Sahi said, “I have to check the details first before commenting on the matter.”

Meanwhile, social worker Radhe Shyam also met Dr Sahi and brought to her notice the anomalies at the laboratory unit of the Civil Hospital. In reply, Dr Sahi said, “We are working for the digitisation of labs after which patients will directly get the information on their phones.”

About the lack of proper arrangements at the Civil Hospital, Dr Sahi said required steps would be taken to put things in order. — TNS