Jairam government takes big step to approve additional amount of Rs 10 crore to state health department, changes in last date for making icecare card

The state government has sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 10 crore to the Health Department to deal with the Kovid-19 epidemic and a spokesman of the state government, while giving this information, told here today that this amount was earlier sanctioned five crores Is in addition to Rs.

He said that this amount has been sanctioned to purchase personal protective equipment from the State Disaster Response Fund and to improve laboratory facilities in the state.

Additional Chief Secretary said that today, again advisory has been issued to all private health institutions and AYUSH practitioners of the state that they must give information about any person affected by Kovid-19 to the District Surveillance Officer or Chief Medical Officer. Provide appropriate safety equipment to all healthcare providers of their organization. Himcare cards are also being made in the state through Lokmitra Kendra. The last date for making them was fixed as 31 March, but in view of the situation of Kovid-19, it has been extended till 31 May 2020 for the convenience of the people.