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No long leave for medical staff

In view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, employees in the health sector will not be allowed long leave except in case of an emergency. As per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued for the health sector, officials concerned...
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In view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, employees in the health sector will not be allowed long leave except in case of an emergency. As per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued for the health sector, officials concerned have been asked to establish a clear chain of command for managing any crisis.

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The officials have been asked to ensure adequate supply of medicines, blood, oxygen, consumables, etc. They have been further advised to implement triage procedure to prioritise patients based on the severity of their injuries, and all type of vehicles, including on emergency duty, should be kept in a functional state.

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Further, emergency facilities like trauma/casualty, laboratory and diagnostic services should be kept functional round the clock.

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