Medicines, medical services to be made available in flood-hit areas

In view of decreasing water level in various flood affected areas in Vijayawada city and as there is a possibility of communicable diseases to prevail, medicines and medical services are made available, said C Harikiran, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare.
On Wednesday, the Commissioner inspected the supply of emergency medicine kits in the city and the distribution of medicines in 104 mobile ambulances. He visited Sitara Center at Bhavanipuram area personally and inspected the distribution of medicines. He spoke to the doctors and staff about the medicines they are distributing, and made it clear that none of the victims should face shortage of medicines. He said that 64 medical camps have been set up in 32 wards, and necessary medical tests will be done for the patients and medicines will be provided free of cost.
Along with 32 wards, medical camps are also being set up in five nearby rural areas which have suffered a lot of damage. Mobile medical camps have also been arranged. As many as 200 types of medicines have been kept ready in these camps. He said that 10 teams have been formed with higher officials for appropriate suggestions and advice in providing medical services. A control room has also been set up for continuous monitoring.
He added that the Medical and Health Department has undertaken measures to provide emergency health services. In 32 wards that are under water logging, six types of emergency medicine kits and leaflets explaining how to use them have been given to all.