Preliminary preparations have been started by the District Health System under the guidance of the Vadodara District Collector as well as the District Development Officer keeping in view the various aspects related to the possible third wave of Corona. Particular attention has been paid to treating children in the third wave if they become infected.
In this regard, in a joint meeting with pediatricians of Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP), Government Hospital, Vadodara, and officials of District Health Department, discussions were there to identify infected children at village level or taluka level so they can be treated at an appropriate place according to the severity of the disease. It was suggested to provide training for setting up new pediatric beds at the taluka level or community health center level.
Under this, training of doctors of Community Health Center / Primary Health Center, AYUSH doctors, and staff nurses have been started in the pediatric department of SSG, Gotri, and Parul Hospitals.
Training of the first batch is started at SSG and GMERS Gotri Hospital. It is planned to train about 200 doctors/staffers in phases. In addition advancement of operations such as strengthening of necessary medical equipment, oxygen supply, and necessary infrastructure at Community Health Center or Taluka level Covid Care Center has been planned.
