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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Excelsiordaily Established 1965 Fighting COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra Dr Satya Dev Gupta deaths against 4,846,427 till date lization of the funds. of working. On the first impres- using any sophisticated equip- or 15 years when all the time the 14th September, infected cases The Government advisory sion it looks good to have plenty ment, similarly installation of a requests and requisitions were Farming activities ince the onset of the new less than 1.64 percent mortality board should also look into the of life-saving machines in our Ventilator also needs accessories sent to the Government for the year, 2020 Corona viral dis- rate is remarkably better in com- non-emergency but genuine cases hospitals in the district and sub- and paraphernalia. (1) There must purchase of Ventilators and other Sease insidiously entered in parison to world figures. who are moving pillar to post for district level, but what about the be an uninterrupted power supply, necessary paraphernalia for the our country. At that time China, Jammu and Kashmir getting the treatment. The private accessories and staff required to (2) Constant high-pressure patients care in Intensive care along IB from where the virus shred, bal- The Union Territory of hospitals and nursing homes are run such sophisticated machines. Oxygen feeding line,(3) units but due to financial con- looned with the high-profile Jammu and Kashmir has a very providing the medical facilities to Ventilators and Respirators Associated machines like (a)suc- straints, it was not possible for the nbelievable as it may sound, but it is a fact record. The western world with good record of fighting against such patients while government Ventilators are a complex res- tion machine (b) drug delivery authorities to concede the that after a long period of 18 years , areas whom the Red country had high- COVID 19. However, since the hospitals are not taking such piratory support system for the pumps (c) arterial blood gas ana- demands. But now in GMCH 33 along the International Border (IB) in er trade relations were very first U onset of September month, there patients. Why is it so? patients who are otherwise not lyzer (d) multiple emergency Ventilators are in function and 76 to get entangled into the claws of Hiranagar area of Jammu region witnessed farming is a tremendous increase in the drugs with delivery systems (e) high-end Ventilators are yet to be this viral pandemics. The people activities again. The Civil Administration helped by number of COVID patients in our lot of disposable equipment and installed. 156 Ventilators were of these countries embraced the state. This bump continues to whatnot. As for as human provided by the Government of the Border Security Forces started cultivating the Chinese victims of this disease remain throughout the country resources are concerned (4) the India (48 in the month of March land across the fencing on zero line on IB after so with great affection and enthusi- and our state didn't remain aloof and 109 in April). It is pertinent to asm, and unknowingly got the expert doctors are particularly long a time in Kathua district . Out of identified land from this hike. The Government mention here to provide respirato- fruit of this sweet-smelling poi- trained in Intensive care units, the of 6000 kanals, to start with, nearly 1200 kanals of India has infused sufficient ry care to seriously sick patients son. Italy, Germany, and France intensivists, anesthesiologists, funds in the state to fight against we need sufficient Oxygen sup- across the fencing are proposed to be taken up for were the worst hit in the initial multimodal specialized medical this dreadful disease. The persons experts, and highly qualified and ply. The GMCH Oxygen supply cultivation . Why should fertile land with promises to stages. In late February and the fell short as required in this over- give encouraging yields remain idle and that also for beginning of March, people at the helm of affairs are also put- trained nursing staff. ting a lot of efforts to combat the Although the Government burden hospital, as the hospital enjoying the spring were in a Oxygen plant has capacity to pro- two decades to the detriment of the interests of the morbidly and mortality. But still, intentions are very clear to pro- notion that being a hot country the vide 1200 LPM flow at high pres- farmers being a cause of concern, was mooted out the fundamental problems are yet vide the best Medicare at district, viral pandemics in India wouldn't sure and demand swelled up to to be solved. The general public subdistrict, and rural levels, but it and the Lieutenant Governor took keen interest in be so virulent as in the European 6000 LPM then how is it possible who happens to become the vic- is only possible if all the working ensuring the vast chunks of land, now virtually turned and other western countries.It is to fulfill it? tim of this disease narrates horri- barren due to being not put to use , to be re-cultivat- also beyond any suspect and parameters are looked in advance Henceforth it is suggested to fying experience in the hospital It is learned that the central able to maintain their respiratory and a proper plan is executed. To ed. Whether in conflict, or in conditions of natural doubts that India being a develop- the Government to make a com- ing country lacks basic facilities wards. The wards are dirty, over- government has infused a lot of requirements needed for the life. implement good health care to the prehensive and detailed plan to calamities , or again , in peace and whatsoever , our in the health care; so our govern- crowded, improper sanitation, "Ventilators", the artificial respi- During Novel Coronavirus19, grassroots level it is suggested fight out the pandemic COVID 19 security forces including the BSF are found in the ment had chosen the other ways lack of staff and medical facili- ration equipment, made by many people developed a fake that during this pandemic period in a big way, and in a systematic forefront rendering impressive services to the people. to combat the disease by impos- ties, insufficient toiletry, cleanli- DRDO in the state for respiratory idea that Ventilators are the essen- good emergency centers and hos- manner when we are enough ing lock-down hence discourag- ness, and above all the pathetic care of very sick patients. tial commodities without which pitals should have been built at funds and equipment at our dis- In the instant case too, the Force has assured full atmosphere. Public questions Although it reflects the govern- the survival of a person suffering district and if possible, at subdis- security and all required support to the farmers in cul- ing person to person contact and posal. It should also be ensured therefore was effective in pre- when a lot of money is bestowed ment's attitude for the welfare of from this dreadful disease is trict standards where under one the supplies of Ventilators even at tivating their land across the fencing on the IB. venting the mass spread of this by the Government then why the state people however it is also impossible. It is pertinent to men- roof all the facilities could be pro- the district and sub-district level Official visits , especially to sensitive areas like epidemic in the early period until there are such problems. People astonishing to note that tehsil tion that the artificial respiratory vided. Loading the tehsil and dis- may not catch dust and become the one under reference, result in interacting with possibilities of introduction of also complain of insufficient and level hospitals like R.S Pura, support machine i.e. Ventilator is tricts with Ventilators without any unusable in course of time. improper Medicare. The govern- Bishnah, Ramgarh, and other rarely required in most of the further thought will prove futile the people , taking stock of various things around vaccination is sort. Being a highly (The author is Ex-Head of Intensive Care populated country the COVID-19 ment authorities must set up a places are flooded with the sup- patients, but is only required and mere wastage of money and Unit & Department of Anesthesia Government and to offer on the spot solutions and during his pandemic has spread its wings on medical audit, which could be a plies of these machines without when other measures fail. As exchequer. Medical College Jammu. ) recent visit to the border areas, the Lieutenant masses to hunt but still 79,722 watchdog to curb the proper uti- knowing their utility and methods there are certain requirements for There was a time in the last 10 [email protected] Governor issuing directives to the district administra- tion to ensure resumption of agricultural activities by the farmers is a welcome step , more so, looking to requisitioning the services of the Border Security August Hermann Francke - The Moravian Tibetologist Forces in this direction. Like this, basic facilities stand now provided to the farming community which can Dr. Etee Bahadur Francke settled down with the best medium to express the The idea of using the litho- would be more receptive to the led to the publication of the make the best use of the hitherto remaining idle land his wife, Anna TheoDora Weiz Christian teachings to the local graphic mission Press at Leh Moravian mission and their Ladakhi versions of the Kesar he Moravians or (Dora) to regular mission work people. made him begin a monthly Christian publications.