Agra: As the health authorities in Agra struggle to cope with the ever-increasing number of Covid-19 patients, Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has pitched in to help by setting up a state-of-the-art 350-bed capacity temporary Covid hospital at the Agra Trade Centre located in Singhna village on national highway 2. In association with the district administration which provided the human resources to run the facility, the hospital started operating on Tuesday by admitting three patients.
Agra: As the health authorities in Agra struggle to cope with the ever-increasing number of Covid-19 patients, Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has pitched in to help by setting up a state-of-the-art 350-bed capacity temporary Covid hospital at the Agra Trade Centre located in Singhna village on national highway 2. In association with the district administration which provided the human resources to run the facility, the hospital started operating on Tuesday by admitting three patients.
AFMEC president Puran Dawar said, “The medical services at the centre will be managed by the health department. We have contacted highly experienced doctors from the US and UK to guide us in treating the patients via video conference. Treatment for people below the poverty line will be free. Others will have to pay nominal charges. The Covid care facility is established under corporate social responsibility. It is not a profit-making entity.”
District magistrate Prabhu N Singh, who has been at the forefront in setting up the centre, said, “The new 350-bed Covid care centre established by AFMEC has piped oxygen supply on 60 beds. Oxygen concentrators are available on 200 beds. For patients in critical condition, arrangement of a 15-bed ICU facility has also been made. “ Patients will be referred to the AFMEC centre by the integrated command and control centre managed by the district administration. They can also approach on their own by directly contacting the hospital using its helpline number, 9557597705.
“The hospital is surrounded by greenery and patients will feel close to nature. Following expert advice, we have included yoga and meditation in the treatment protocol. Patients will have a yoga session from 6 to 7 am. They will be encouraged to take up a short duration meditation at 3 pm. Mild music and spiritual songs will be played at the ICU ward to make patients feel relaxed. In consultation with experts, a healthy diet chart has been planned. We will ensure patients do not suffer any inconvenience,” Dawar said.
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