Hospitals in the state of Hyderabad have prepared for a two-day Covid mock drill starting on Monday. The drill aims to evaluate the hospitals’ preparedness for Covid management. The health department officials have stated that the mock drill will be conducted in all hospitals in the city and major hospitals in the districts. The Centre has alerted the State government to conduct mock drills in hospitals to review their preparedness for containment and management of Covid cases, especially in states with rising positive cases.
The government will assess the resources available in the hospitals, including drugs, ICU beds, and medical oxygen for the containment and management of Covid. The Centre has advised all states and Union Territories to be on alert and keep their preparedness for Covid-19 management. Additionally, the Centre has asked to ramp up vaccination of all eligible populations, especially of the elderly and vulnerable population groups.
The Health Ministry has recommended that states adopt the five-fold strategy of ‘Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour’ for Covid management. By following this strategy, states can effectively manage and control the spread of Covid cases. With the rising number of positive cases, it is essential to ensure that hospitals are well-equipped and prepared to handle any surge in cases. The mock drill will help identify gaps in the system and take necessary measures to address them.
