India’s corona virus surge is only getting worse, and doctors are growing increasingly concerned about the risks of a new variant. The second wave of COVID-19 has left the country reeling, exposing the cracks and bigotry in our systems. It has left most infrastructures shaken and wanting but, by and large, it is our health and welfare services that have come under ponderous scrutiny.
The Telangana Health Minister exhorted private hospitals to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients. He asked from them to not turn the affected away by sending them to Gandhi Hospital. He also urged patients to approach the hospitals sooner and to not wait until the health of the patient recuperates. Many Hyderabad COVID-19 patients die at home due to bed shortages, according to volunteers. Those who help cremate bodies say besides a lack of beds, steep hospital bills and ambulance costs are forcing many COVID patients to prefer home treatment. With a shortage of ICU beds in Hyderabad, several COVID-19 patients are forced to take treatment at home. Several of these patients have reportedly died at their homes unable to get a hospital bed.
The increasing costs of human resources, lack of oxygen, medicines and other basic care amenities are high in demand as against the supply, which makes hospital care very expensive for COVID related care and management.
Barring a few, not all COVID positive patients need hospitalization. While basic care can be provided at home, there is a small percentage that needs admission in hospitals for further management.
In this regard, NICE Institute has the required infrastructure in place for treating other patients and this can be extended to care for COVID patients at the lowest possible cost.The Institute has decided to dedicate a wing to care for COVID positive patients.