Dr Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with 100 doctors, members of IMA
Dr Mandaviya urged participants to refrain from making speculations and only share accurate information with the public
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as virtually interacted with about 100 doctors from across the country and members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Dr Mandaviya said, “While it is important to be on the alert and follow covid appropriate behaviour including wearing masks, it is equally important to prevent an infodemic and share only authentic and verified information on COVID-19. Union Ministry of Health has been sharing information on various aspects of covid prevention and management. I urge everyone to access and share only verified information and encourage others to also do so.”
Dr Mandaviya urged the doctors and members of IMA to continue to spread authentic information about COVID-19. “You have been our ambassadors during the country’s fight against COVID-19. I value your contribution and salute the selfless dedication and service of healthcare professionals. I urge you to be our partners and ambassadors to prevent an infodemic by educating the public on various aspects of the COVID-19 disease and its prevention and management aspects.”
He expressed confidence that doctors would continue to work dedicatedly in this fight, as they have been doing till now.
Dr Mandaviya urged participants to refrain from making speculations and only share accurate information with the public. He said, “Our citizens look up to our COVID warriors for advice and due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases globally, it becomes the responsibility of our experts to share correct information so that rumours, misconceptions and in turn, fears can be prevented.”
He emphasised mitigating even the slightest sense of panic in the citizens by making them aware of the current status of COVID-19 data, the vaccination programme and government efforts. He cautioned against complacency. He urged adherence to ‘Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate & Adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour’ and uptake of precautionary doses for the vulnerable groups. “Only this way we will be able to preserve the gains made so far through continued collective efforts,” he stressed.
Informing about the mock drill planned tomorrow, Dr Mandaviya emphasised, “Based on our previous experience of managing this pandemic, we are undertaking several exercises, one such being the mock drill that will happen across the country tomorrow. Such exercises would help our operational readiness, help in filling gaps if any and will consequently strengthen our public health response.”
Doctors and experts who have remained at the forefront of our fight against COVID-19 since its occurrence, appreciated the timely meetings being chaired by Prime Minister and Union Health Minister and agreed to contribute to the collective fight against COVID-19.
Lav Agarwal, AS, Dr Atul Goel, DGHS, IMA members and eminent doctors and experts were present in the meeting.
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