Gujarat govt to take help of private doctors if COVID-19 situation worsens

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government in a video conference between Chief Minister Rupani and office-bearers of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) of Gujarat sought the help of private doctors in treatment of COVID-19 patients if the situation in the state worsens in future.

The state government said that it will get the services of around 1,000 private physicians and 300 anesthesiologist whenever required. The state government said it has decided to form a coordination committee in each district under the chairmanship of respective district collectors. These committees will also have IMA representatives and leading doctors of each district, the release said. Rupani assured that private doctors will be given personal protection equipment and N95 masks for enhanced safety.