Sahiwal ( Sahiwal News Online ) A high alert has been issued in Sahiwal Teaching Hospital in view of a possible emergency situation caused by flooding.
Taking immediate measures, the hospital administration has cancelled all consultants’ and doctors’ leaves to ensure the provision of prompt medical assistance in case of any emergency.
This was stated by Medical Superintendent Dr. Yadullah while giving details of the arrangements in his office.
According to Dr. Yadullah, 50 beds have been allocated for flood-affected patients, while all essential medicines, including vaccines for dog and snake bites, are available in sufficient quantity.
He further said that a Flood Facilitation Desk has been set up in the Emergency Department, with the Additional Medical Superintendent (Admin) appointed as in-charge.
The Duty Medical Superintendents of all three shifts have been designated as focal persons to ensure round-the-clock facilities for the victims at the hospital.
For further information and immediate contact, the emergency helpline number 040-9200410 has also been made active.
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