While launching a training programme for doctors on paediatric care on Friday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that in view of a possible third Covid wave, an extremely cautious approach needs to be adopted to avoid its impact on children. He said the Government has approved an action plan to create infrastructures, including equipments and medicines for paediatric care, training of doctors, including general duty medical officers and nursing officers. Patnaik also launched several Covid training capsules, awareness videos and pocket books for frontline workers. Patnaik said that following basic principle of ‘every life is precious’, the State Government would pool all available resources to ensure proper healthcare to children.
He added that Covid infection rate has come down and situation is under control.Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra said this training programme would be hugely beneficial for doctors and paramedics. The training system has been designed with focus on technology and teamwork under the 5T module.