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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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Explained: AIIMS resumes OPD services — what is the new process?Subscriber Only
June 25, 2020 12:53 IST
For the first time in the history of AIIMS, OPD services were shut for patients in March. A look at what has changed now that the institute is resuming OPD operations, which on an average witnessed 15,000 patients in a day.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
Now past Mumbai too at Covid top, Delhi to survey all houses, ramp up testingSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 05:08 IST
The revised Covid response plan, which places emphasis on active surveillance followed by rigorous testing, was formulated after a high-level panel, led by NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul, suggested a series of measures to tackle the virus spread.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
100 days on, Lok Nayak says docs have same enthusiasmSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 03:22 IST
“We have also administered tocilizumab to 20 patients and results have been successful,” said a senior doctor about the immunosuppressant, commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. He said approval for using the drug was received from DGCI.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
AIIMS to resume OPD services in Delhi after nearly three monthsSubscriber Only
June 23, 2020 13:55 IST
AIIMS has provided 61,000 tele-consultations to follow-up patients to reduce the need for them to visit the facility during the lockdown.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Delhi pvt labs stop home collection of samples, say too expensiveSubscriber Only
June 23, 2020 01:43 IST
The MHA capped rates on June 17 based on a report by a committee headed by NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul, which has also fixed treatment charges at private hospitals.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Staffer at Delhi minister’s office succumbs, wife positive tooSubscriber Only
June 21, 2020 04:13 IST
Sarita has also tested positive, while her 18-year-old son and 20-year-old daughter are awaiting test reports. “Kal subah hi message par baat hui thi. Woh meri tabiyat ke baare me pooch rahe the,” she said while waiting to get admitted to the hospital.
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
Delhi: Cap on Covid treatment cost, hospital concerns remainSubscriber Only
June 21, 2020 02:43 IST
The decision was approved in a meeting by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), headed by the LG, which was also attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
Covid treatment fee capped: How much do you pay?Subscriber Only
June 20, 2020 03:40 IST
The decision was based on suggestions by a committee led by NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul, along with representatives from the Delhi government and AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria. The move is expected to provide relief to patients.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
Delhi cases cross 50,000, 66 more deathsSubscriber Only
June 20, 2020 03:13 IST
According to the health bulletin, 5,883 patients are admitted to hospitals. Visiting the upcoming 700-bed hospital in Burari, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said “every third bed at the hospital will have oxygen supply for Covid patients”.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
Covid-positive Delhi Health Minister’s condition deteriorates, being shifted to Max Saket ICUSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 16:35 IST
"He faced difficulty in breathing and during the CT scan it was found that the pneumonia patch in his lungs has widened. His condition is slightly critical," said a source in the Delhi government.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Price of Covid treatment capped in Delhi: How much do you have to pay now?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2020 15:42 IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs has capped the treatment cost of Covid-19 for private hospitals in the national capital. What's the reason for this decision? What could a patient’s bill look like now?
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Delhi hospitals sound alarm, one goes to police as nurses strike, quitSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 04:35 IST
Earlier this week, Primus Super Speciality Hospital lodged a complaint with the district authorities and police against its nurses, accusing them of “abandoning patients”.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Delhi: Covid cases close to 50k, govt to add more ICUsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 02:26 IST
A five-member committee formed by the CM to assess the city’s infrastructure suggested that demand for the beds will go upto 15,000 by the end of this month. Of these 15,000 beds, almost 5% would be required in the ICU.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, MLA Atishi test positiveSubscriber Only
June 18, 2020 04:16 IST
Jain was first tested after he reported to the hospital with 101°F fever and 92% oxygen saturation levels.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
In Delhi, Centre caps Covid test at Rs 2,400Subscriber Only
June 18, 2020 01:29 IST
While some labs are waiting for a detailed order on the capping, others have expressed their agreement.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
As deaths cross 1,800, rapid antigen tests to begin in Delhi’s containment zonesSubscriber Only
June 17, 2020 02:50 IST
Delhi saw 1,859 fresh cases on Tuesday with the total count at 44,688.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Amit Shah visits LNJP, says recovered should get good-health certificatesSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 04:36 IST
Shah's visit to Lok Nayak Hospital around 4 pm came a day after he met with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to discuss the Covid-19 crisis in the capital, and hours after an all-party meeting with representatives of the AAP, BJP, and Congress in Delhi.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Delhi: At AIIMS, 11,000 non-Covid admissions since March 25Subscriber Only
June 14, 2020 03:28 IST
The country’s top medical institute had shut its OPD services on March 18 and sent an advisory to OPD patients on their registered numbers, requesting them to postpone their appointments.
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
Death toll crosses 1,000, Delhi sees over 1,800 casesSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 02:14 IST
Delhi coronavirus news update: The total confirmed cases is now 34,687 while total deaths are 1,085. The health department cleared its backlog and added 101 fatalities Thursday.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Delhi: Bodies diverted to Nigambodh Ghat after Punjabi Bagh crematorium runs out of spaceSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 01:50 IST
Delhi coronavirus news update: Standing committee head of South MCD, Bhupender Gupta, said the cremation ground has a capacity for 65 bodies but it had received 73 until 3 pm on Thursday.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Delhi: All Covid hospitals to make oxygen available for bedsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 02:54 IST
The state government had asked 22 private hospitals in the capital to reserve 20% more beds for Covid-19 patients, expanding bed strength in these hospitals by 2,015.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Beds to hotels, what Delhi did — and did not get done — during the lockdownSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 02:07 IST
The two-and-a-half months of lockdown were meant to help the Capital prepare for precisely such a scenario. During the same time, Mumbai has set up 330 Covid care centres with 48,247 beds to quarantine high-risk people.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020Delhi: Pvt labs get go-ahead for Covid testing againSubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 01:49 IST
The development comes on a day Delhi conducted 3,700 tests in a day, the lowest in the last three weeks. The cumulative number of tests done so far is 2,55,615.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
Delhi: Govt staffer will clear admission to pvt hospitalsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 01:25 IST
According to the order, official Covid protocol regarding admission, testing and discharge of patients is not being followed by hospitals, which is coming in the way of efficient and effective management of the pandemic.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
Panel head: Doubling rate suggests 1 lakh cases in Delhi by June-endSubscriber Only
June 07, 2020 03:45 IST
As of now, there are 8,280 Covid beds in hospitals in Delhi, and the demand will go up to 15,000 beds by the end of this month, the panel had told the Delhi government. Of these 15,000 beds, almost 5% would be required in the ICU.
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