Review of Red Cross State Committee by Governor

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that the scope of service to humanity is very vast. It is necessary that work should be done with heart while applying mind. The work done with this spirit always gives good results. He said that all the medical facilities should be available to the deprived sections in the Red Cross. It should be made sure that they do not have to go far away for treatment. Shri Patel was reviewing the activities of the State Branch Unit of Indian Red Cross Society, Madhya Pradesh at Raj Bhavan today. Principal Secretary to Governor Shri D.P. Ahuja, Secretary and Commissioner Health Shri Akash Tripathi, Commissioner Medical Education Shri Nishant Warwade, Commissioner Bhopal Division Shri Kavindra Kiyawat and other senior officers were present. Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that there is no greater religion than serving the suffering humanity. In this task, work should be done with the cooperation of everyone. He said that along with the aim of helping the poor and deprived sections, it is also necessary to have modern medical and treatment facilities. Besides, it is also necessary to keep updating them according to time. He said that work should be done with the thinking of providing better facilities to the poor backward classes. Efforts can be made for the availability of state-of-the-art resources for medical and treatment by liaising and coordinating with private and public institutions. He said that all the arrangements of Seva Sansthan are for the service of the suffering humanity. Negligence in the work of this service should not be tolerated. In case of irregularity, immediate action should be taken. In the case of apathy in taking action against the guilty, punitive action should be taken while investigating the responsibility seriously.

Governor Shri Patel was informed that the Red Cross Hospital was operated as a Covid Dedicated Hospital from April 19 to May 19 2021. During this period, 119 Covid patients were treated. From June 1 onwards, Red Cross Hospital has been converted into a non-covid hospital and operated as a general hospital. OPD and check-up facilities are being provided to the citizens at concessional rates. It was informed that JP Hospital branch of State Bank of India has provided Phaco Machine, ENT Microscope, Cautery Machine, Hydraulic O.T. Table and Suction Machines under corporate responsibility. A mobile ICU ambulance has been provided by the National Headquarters of Red Cross, New Delhi. Headquarters has also provided an oxygen plant for 50 beds, the work of setting up of which is in progress. Along with this, 10 oxygen concentrators of 5 liters each have been provided by Hershey India Private Limited, Mandideep, Raisen and 150 oxygen concentrators of 10 liters each by I.F.R.C. as donation.