Maha Govt Holds First-of-its-kind Webinar with Over 17,000 Family Doctors to Contain Covid
Active Times For Printing Download Epaper from files section from bottom of this page
Mumbai: In a bid to address the high mortality rate among COVID-19 patients, the Maharashtra government on Sunday organized a unique virtual medical conference involving over 17,000 family physicians from across the state.
The webinar, chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, aimed at covering all aspects of the state's fight against the pandemic with the involvement of family physicians who are considered the first line of diagnosis and treatment.
In Maharashtra, concerns have been raised about patients being tested late and reaching hospitals much later, leading to a higher mortality rate. In view of filling the gap in this 'last mile connectivity, the State Covid Task Force spoke to the family physicians about guidelines — all that needs to be done and avoided to contain the pandemic.
The webinar aimed at spreading information and bringing clarity about coronavirus treatment and testing protocols and identify patients requiring hospitalization and higher levels of care.
After Over a Month, Maharashtra Covid-19 Cases Fall Below 50,000, 572 Deaths
Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 50k in Maharashtra in 30 Days, Mumbai Has Lowest Infections Since Mid-March
State Covid Task Force member Dr. Rahul Pandit said newer symptoms, treatment protocols for those in home quarantine were also discussed at great length. 'We want people to trust their family doctors, the ground soldiers, completely," he said.
