Chennai: As the northeast monsoon continues, Chief Minister Vijay has instructed officials to ensure uninterrupted services in government hospitals, according to a statement issued by Minister Arunraj.
The minister said hospitals have been directed to maintain at least seven days’ stock of medicines and essentials, including oxygen, critical drugs, ORS and anti-venom for snakebite cases.
Steps have also been taken to ensure continuous power supply and the smooth functioning of life-saving equipment. In case of unavoidable power outages, hospitals have been asked to provide uninterrupted electricity through generators.
Ambulance services have been instructed to operate on time, and the minister said all departments are prepared to face the rains.
