Health Dept opens helpline
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 07 2020:
In the wake of the death of an expectant mother due to denial of treatment by both Government and private hospitals, Health Department has opened a 24x7 toll-free helpline number 1800-103-2015 so as to ensure that no one is denied health care service.
A press release issued by Principal Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) V Vumlunmang said that any person denied treatment by a hospital can immediately call the helpline number.
In addition, a mobile team has been activated by the Directorate of Health Services to follow up with hospitals in Imphal area during night hours (7 pm to 6 am), it said.
It further pointed out that doctors in full PPE do not need to wait for the COVID-19 test results to provide health care service.