10-bed centre for needy set to be opened tomorrow

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, May 10

Former senior deputy mayor Kamaljit Singh Bhatia would inaugurate the Covid-19 health care centre on May 12 at the Chanpreet Memorial Charitable Hospital. Bhatia is the CEO of the hospital.

Rising deaths, plight of the needy and their helplessness, prompted Bhatia to take this step.

The centre would have 10 beds, experienced doctors, ambulance, lab and X-ray facilities. Bhatia said patients would be given bed tea and healthy food, including three meals, turmeric milk, fruits, juice and coconut water free of cost.

He said, “The centre will have better facilities than any other private hospitals. The services will be provided to those who are destitute, who don’t have anyone to take care.”

Several NGOs, including Tera-Tera Hatti, Agaaz, Guru Nanak Mission Naujawan Sabha and Punjab Medical Representative Association, have come forward to help. Around 25 volunteers would assist patients.

Dr Richa Chatrath has been appointed the nodal officer.

Earlier, Bhatia had organised langar for 62 days under the Chanpreet Memorial Charitable Hospital. Organisations, including the Sewa Ashram, Sri Guru Ravidass Mandir and Sri Krishna Welfare Society, assisted him.