Bengaluru: The State Government has decided to set up Paediatric Wards in all District Hospitals as part of its preparedness to face the possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar.
Talking to media after chairing a meeting with senior officials of Health and Family Welfare and Medical Departments to review the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the State and containment measures here yesterday, he said a dedicated 70-80 bed Paediatric Ward will be prepared in all District Hospitals. Additional Paediatricians and nursing staff will also be recruited wherever it is necessary. A special training session will be conducted through RGUHS to train MBBS and other technical staff. Oxygen generation plant will be set up in every Taluk and District Hospital across the State, he noted.
