Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday sought suggestions in a discussion with officials of Indian Medical Association in a video conference on the works being undertaken for corona control in the State at Mantralaya.
Chouhan said that persistent efforts are being made at various levels to defeat corona virus in the State. He said that till now the supply of PPE kits for t he doctors and paramedical staff engaged in Corona control was being arranged from outside the State. Now, the PPE kits are being prepared in the State itself after approval from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The Chief Minister said that about 10 thousand PPE kits are being prepare everyday in the state. The system of making them available to doctors as per requirements has been made more effective.
He said that this will definitely help a lot in controlling the virus. Voluntary organizations, social workers have made a very good partnership with the government in the manufacture and distribution of masks.Chouhan said that focus would be given on making the Anand department, which is an important department, active in the work of Corona control.
Attention will be given to providing light entertainment along with music and film in hospitals where Corona-infected patients are admitted, For this, Anand department will conduct necessary activities in association with social workers.
Chouhan further said that the work of testing of Corona infection has increased in a big way in the state. Activities to enhance public awareness are picking up pace. Realising the importance of lockdown, people have become serious about adhering to it. He said that doctors are receiving significant support in disease control. We will definitely win.The Chief Minister said that to increase the immunity power of about one crore population of the state, Ayurvedic kadha will be delivered to their homes.
Doses of homeopathic medicine have also been given to the people of the state to increase body immunity. Their use will continue in future also. The Department of AYUSH will play an active role in this work.
Chouhan said that it is necessary to get fear out of the minds of people that any kind of cold and fever can cause Corona. Use of words like chaos and catastrophe that increase the feeling of despair will also be controlled with the help of physicians, media colleagues and voluntary organizations.