New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has recently launched a 24×7 COVID 19 helpline number. By the use of this helpline, callers will take OPD appointments and can also talk to volunteers. In fact, doctors can also talk to consultants.
The step has been taken to ensure than smaller hospitals and clinics in New Delhi can have access to information on Covid 19 management from senior medical experts at AIIMS via calls.
A committee of senior doctors has been formed to make sure that the information is communicated to the lowest level of caregivers.
The helpline number is: +91 9115444155
Another vital step taken is setting up of 3 teams of 4 doctors each from AIIMS, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and Delhi government to conduct thorough inspection at all major dedicated COVID 19 facilities running & proposed in Delhi.
These steps have been formalized after the Union Home Minister Amit Shah had a meeting with the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others.
To further assist the Delhi government, the Center has made available 500 converted rail coaches, which will add 8000 beds for COVID 19 patients, equipped with all required facilities.
