On the initiative of the Health Department, the doctors, nurses and other medical staff of Gumla, Lohardaga, Latehar and Khunti received intensive care unit training for 8 days. The training was carried out under the leadership of Dr Pankaj Sinha of Sadar Hospital, in which all were given training in ventilator management, oxygen therapy, emergency procedure, incubation and others.
A certificate distribution ceremony was held on Wednesday at Ranchi Collectorate on completion of Intensive Care Unit Training Program. On this occasion, Health Minister Banna Gupta, Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary Health Medical Education and Family Welfare, Arun Kumar Singh, Mission Director NHM, OSD Home Isolation were virtually connected. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner, Chhavi Ranjan, Ranchi Deputy Development Commissioner, Vishal Sagar, Nodal Officer Sadar Hospital, Garima Singh, Civil Surgeon Ranchi and trained doctors, nurses and health workers were present in the NIC auditorium.
The trained doctors and nurses also shared their experiences during the programme. They told how for eight days they were given training to work in intensive care unit, equipment used there and according to the situation.
On the occasion the Health Minister said, “All of you have set an example by successful completion of this training, which will prove to be a milestone in the times of global crisis. We are strengthening the system with the people. With this type of programme, not only manpower is being made skillful, but it will also be helpful in strengthening its system and removing the problems at the local level.” The Minister congratulated the Ranchi District Administration’s administrative officers, doctors, trained nurses, nurses and health workers for the successful completion of the training programme.
Addressing the gathering Singh said that from May 21, doctor nurses and health workers of 4 other districts will also be trained. These include a team of doctors, nurses and health workers from Sahibganj Pakur, Godda, Jamtara. During this time care will be taken to ensure that the medical system is not affected there. He said that it is expected that the people of rural areas will benefit from the training.
On the occasion Ranchi DC Chhavi Ranjan distributed certificates to doctors, nurses and health workers who have completed training. While congratulating everyone, he said that the doctors, nurses and health workers of the neighbouring district have been encouraged. In the coming time, they will also be able to give information to the doctors of their district, which will facilitate the treatment of patients.