Delhi hospitals to set up 24x7 helpdesks to ensure hassle-free admission

These helpdesks will function in two shifts of 12 hours each and consist of two officials of Delhi government and one police constable during night duty hours

Round-the-clock helpdesks are to be set up at various Delhi government hospitals to ensure smooth and hassle-free admission of patients amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Monday.
 

The order to this effect was issued on Sunday by the Delhi health department following reports that some people were facing issues in seeking admission in facilities or getting treatment for various diseases, they said.

The order has been issued in view of the Covid-19 situation under the regulations of the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, they added.

A 24x7 helpdesk shall be set up at each hospital to ensure smooth and hassle-free