Sunday, May 30, 2021
Friday, May 28, 2021
PRESS NEWS
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for Elderly & Differently Abled Citizens shared by Union Health Ministry with States/UTs
Community-based approach, vaccination sessions nearer to home e.g. at Community Centre, RWA Centre, Group Housing Society Centre, Panchayat Ghar, School buildings etc.
All 60+ citizens with no vaccination or first dose vaccination along with all citizens below 60 years with disabilities are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination at NHCVC
Key learnings from Universal Immunization Programme to be used for reaching the Elderly & Differently Abled citizens under NHCVC
Posted On: 27 MAY 2021 4:47PM by PIB Delhi
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) has recommended the proposal by a Technical Expert Committee of the Union Ministry on the guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for Elderly & Differently Abled Citizens. These recommendations have also been accepted by the Union Ministry of Health. NHCVC for Elderly & Differently-abled citizens would follow a community-based, flexible and people-centric approach, bringing the COVID Vaccination Centres nearer to homes.
The Technical Expert Committee’s recommendations are aimed to ensure vaccination of Senior Citizens and Differently Abled population having limited mobility due to their physical condition. The recommendations are in response to the need to increase access by bringing vaccination services closer to the community while maintaining all necessary precautions and safety measures, as per the Operational Guidelines and Advisories issued from time to time.
These Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres will be organized specially for the below mentioned eligible population while vaccination for all other age groups will continue at the existing CVCs.
Eligible population for COVID-19 vaccination at NHCVC will include:
- All individuals above 60 years age with no vaccination or first dose vaccination.
- All individuals below 60 years with disability due to physical or medical conditions.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has communicated the detailed guidelines to all the States and UTs.
These guidelines include:
· A community-based approach to be followed where sessions can be conducted in non-health facility based settings and are nearer to home, e.g. in a community centre, RWA centre/office, panchayat ghar, school buildings, old age homes etc.
· Based on the cohort of eligible population, District Task Force (DTF) / Urban Task Force (UTF) will decide the location of NHCVC to maximize the reach of services to the target population, reduce vaccine wastage along with causing minimal impact on the existing health services.
· NHCVC will be linked to an existing CVC for vaccination purpose; the CVC in-charge will be responsible to provide vaccine, logistics and human resources required for vaccination.
· The site for NHCVC will be pre-identified in collaboration with community groups and RWAs. Such sites could be at Panchayat Bhawan, Sub-Health Centres and Health & Wellness Centres with availability of adequate space, Community Halls, RWA Premises, Polling Booths, Schools etc. and should to have a Vaccination Room and a Waiting Area with appropriate access for the target group, for example ramp for wheel chair access and Observation Room to ensure waiting for 30 minutes post vaccination as per MoHFW Operational Guidelines.
· Once identified and verified for meeting CVC criteria, all such sites will be registered on the CoWIN portal as NHCVC.
· DTF /UTF will be responsible for planning and implementation of vaccination at the NHCVC, with full flexibility to adjust the proposed plan as per local circumstances and need.
· Each team at NHCVC will comprise of five members – Team Leader (necessarily a Doctor), Vaccinator, Vaccination Officer 1 for Co-WIN registration and/or verification of beneficiary, and Vaccination Officer-2 and 3 for crowd control, assistance to vaccinator, ensuring 30 minutes observation of beneficiaries following vaccination for any AEFI and any other support.
· In a scenario where there is a group of target beneficiaries under one roof like Old Age Home etc., the NHCVC can be organized at that site as per the Operational Guidelines.
The guidelines also include details regarding:
· Registration & appointment of beneficiaries - either in advance, on-site or Facilitated Cohort Registration process on Co-WIN
· Line listing of Beneficiaries
· Identification of NHCVC Site and linkage with existing CVC
· Micro planning for vaccination sessions at NHCVC
· Facilitate travel of elderly and persons with special needs to Session Site wherever needed
· Making the Vaccination Center friendly to the elderly and persons with special needs
The Union Health Ministry has advised all States and UTs to direct the concerned officials to take note of these recommendations and undertake prompt necessary action for their detailed planning and effective implementation under the ongoing National COVID-19 Vaccination drive.
MV/M HFW/COVID Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC)/27thMay 2021/4
(Release ID: 1722164)
Thursday, May 27, 2021
OM REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF OPD MEDICINES - SPECIAL SANCTION IN VIEW OF COVID-19 CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://cghs.gov.in/showfile.php?lid=6092
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OBSERVANCE OF BLACK DAY ON 26.05.2021
C-O-C Allahabad
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN THE CASE OF DEATH OF A CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE COVERED UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM DURING SERVICE (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://pensionersportal.gov.in/Document/NPS_TerminalBenefits_InServiceDeath.pdf
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IMPORTANT INITIATIVES FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER NPS
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https://pensionersportal.gov.in/Document/Important_initiatives_under_NPS.pdf
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TERMINAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO FAMILY OF A DECEASED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE AND PROCESS
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https://pensionersportal.gov.in/Document/Terminal_Benefits_FP.pdf
Monday, May 24, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURE FOR INVESTIGATIONS AND TREATMENT RELATED TO COVID-19 INFECTION (20 MAY 2021) (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://cghs.gov.in/showfile.php?lid=6088
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Press Statement from
Central Trade Unions (CTUs)
20th May
2021
OBSERVE 26TH MAY 2021 AS A BLACK DAY FOR INDIAN
DEMOCRACY
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has given a call to observe 26th May 2021 as a Black Day For Indian Democracy. That is the day Narendra Modi Government took oath of office in 2014 and then again on 30th May in 2019. 26th May is the day when the Chalo Dilli Kisan Andolan completes 6 months. It is also the day when the All India Strike called by the Central Trade Unions becomes 6 months old.
The call to observe that day as a Black Day is because the Modi Government that has been in office continuously for the past seven years has not only failed to deliver on the tall promises made while assuming office, but is actually acting against the wishes of the toiling people with impunity. It is acting in a blatantly irresponsible manner in the face of the terrible second wave of the Corona pandemic, all on the basis of a brute majority in the Lok Sabha.
• It has simply disowned its responsibility in tackling the Corona pandemic and asked the States to provide medical help to the bewildered population: shortages of vaccine doses, oxygen, hospital beds, even cremation facilities are alarming, with irresponsible announcements of vaccinating the 18-44 age group, only to be withdrawn subsequently, shows that the Government is completely in the dark about what needs to be done in this hour of grave crisis.
• The Government is actually using the pandemic period to push through legislations that are tailored only for the benefit of the Corporates, be it the three Farm Laws or the four Labour Codes or privatisation of everything in the Government or Public Sector.
• It is the toiling people in the unorganised sector, including migrant workers, who need life saving support in terms of food grains, cash subsidy and employment. It is the duty of the Government to mobilise resources for this gigantic task : using FCI stocks, taxing the rich, insuring front-line fighters, providing funds for MNGREGA, bringing in similar employment guarantee scheme for urban areas, and so on. The Government has become paralytic on all these fronts.
• The Government is passing laws that nobody has demanded, be it Farm Laws, Labour Codes, CAA, New Education Policy, pursuing blanket privatisation policy and so on, while refusing to concede any popular demands such as enactment of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for the Farm Produce, bringing Petrol/Diesel under the GST regime, etc.
• While the Government has no funds to tackle the Covid pandemic, it is shamelessly going ahead with "Central Vista Project", costing Rs.20,000 Crore, supposedly to rebuild a new Parliament Building, floating non-transparent funds such as PMCARES, Electoral Bonds, while, in practice behaving in the most undemocratic way – for example, arresting anyone for criticising the Government, refusing to hold tripartite consultations, blatantly using Constitutional Agencies to frighten and browbeat any opposition, as seen from the use of CBI, ED, NIA, Supreme Court, RBI, Election Commission, State Governors against political opponents, engineering defections and undermining elected state governments with the use of money power and use of these Agencies.
This list can be added to. It is time to call a spade a spade. We begin by observing 26th May as the Black Day for Indian Democracy, wearing black badges, putting up black flags.
We resolve on this day, not to rest till we achieve our demands, not to rest till a message is driven home that the toiling people will not remain passive bystanders, watching the Modi Government do as they please.
- Free vaccine for all
- Immediate help to all
unemployed people in terms of free food grains and cash subsidy of Rs.7500/-
per month
- Repeal 3 Farm Laws, withdraw
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, enact law guaranteeing MSP
- Withdraw 4 Labour Codes and
convene Indian Labour Conference immediately
- Put a stop to policy of
privatisation/corporatisation.
CITU INTUC AITUC
HMS AIUTUC TUCC
SEWA AICCTU LPF
UTUC
Extension of time lines for submission of APARs in respect of Group A, B and C officers of CSS, CSSS and CSCS cadres through SPARROW portal for the year 2020-2021 – regarding (Click the link below to view)
https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D2/D02csd/APAR_CSS_Officers_ExtnjFFUX.pdf
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
VERY SAD AND SHOCKING NEWS
Comrade Santhosh Kumar, Ex. President of AIPAEA expired on 18.05.2021 at his native place Kotagiri.
We on behalf of NFPE / Confederation of CGE& Workers convey our heartfelt condolences to bereaved family and comrades of AIPAEA.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
COM. SANTOSH AMAR RAHE.
RED SALUTE COM. SANTOSH.
R. N. PARASHAR
Secretary General
NFPE, Confederation & G. S. P3
Monday, May 17, 2021
MEDICAL PRACTICE DURING COVID - PANDEMIC - PERMISSION REGARDING (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/medical_practice_covid.pdf
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REG. NON-DEDUCTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE FROM PENSION IN RESPECT OF GALLANTRY AWARDEE (12/05/2021) (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D3/D03ppw/DOPPW_CPAO_CAPF_GallantryAwards_12May21C0NTW.pdf
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
AIIMS doctors provide guidance on Medication and Care for Mild COVID-19 Patients
Posted On: 15 MAY 2021 1:47PM by PIB Mumbai
New Delhi / Mumbai, May 15, 2021
The commonly observed symptoms among COVID-19 patients are fever, dry cough, tiredness and loss of taste or smell. Irritation in throat, headache, body ache, diarrhea, rash on skin and redness in eyes are also observed in rare cases. If you observe any of these symptoms, you should immediately isolate yourself from others. This was informed by Dr. Neeraj Nishchal of AIIMS Delhi, during a webinar on “Medication and Care in Home Isolation”, for patients who are tested positive for COVID-19. The webinar was organized by The Centre of Excellence of the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
80 per cent of infected patients experience very mild symptoms. If the RT-PCR test comes out to be negative, but symptoms are present, it is recommended to go for another test. Whether hospitalization is required is to be decided based on the intensity of the disease.
The medications are to be taken in proper quantity and at accurate timing. Knowing about the medicine is not enough; patients should also know how and when they are to be taken, only then would it prove to be beneficial, said Dr. Neeraj.
The decision of home isolation for patients above 60 years and with co-morbidities like Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, chronic ailments related to kidneys and lungs, should be taken only after consulting doctors.
Here are some measures COVID-19 positive patients need to take, as part of managing the infection.
Regular medicines should be taken, requirements for sanitization and cleanliness should be met. Medical grade masks should be stocked in advance. We should plan for daily essentials and prepare list of contact numbers for health-related information, health workers, hotlines, etc. Along with this, contact numbers of friends, other family members and neighbours should also be kept handy for emergency situations. Proper care and planning should be done also for the children in the family.
Mild and asymptomatic patients should be kept in home isolation. Such patients should take utmost care to keep safe distance from other family members, especially children. Medicines required frequently should be easily accessible by the patients. Proper and regular communication between caregiver and doctor is necessary. Positive patients should always wear three-layered mask. Masks should be discarded after proper sanitization every 8 hours. Patient and caregiver both should wear N-95 masks while interacting with each other.
Pulse Oximeter should be used to monitor oxygen levels in body, very carefully. Artificial nails or nail polish should be removed before use and patient’s hand should be warmed if it is cold. Take rest for at least five minutes before testing. If the observation is constant for five seconds, the figure indicates oxygen level in your body. Remdesivir should never be taken at home. Positive attitude and regular exercise are a must for patients in home isolation, said Dr. Neeraj.
If the oxygen level goes below 94, patients should be admitted, said Dr Manish of AIIMS Delhi, speaking about “Revised Guidelines for Mild COVID-19 patients during treatment’. While checking oxygen level, age of the patient and other chronic disease should be kept in mind.
Informing about the use of Ivermectin, Dr. Manish said that its use depends on the immunity level and other patient-specific conditions. The same holds for the use of Paracetamol. Hence it one should only the medication advised by doctors.
While informing about Fabiflu, he said, Maharashtra government’s guidelines regarding COVID-19 treatment mention use of Fabiflu. The recommendation is based on the research done by Glenmark on 150 patients but Ivermectin is not included in the guidelines.
Many patients insist on the use of Azithromycin, but the guidelines clearly discourage the use of these tablets. Same instructions are given about Revidox. It is not recommended to use Revidox in home isolation, said the doctor.
During the discussion, both experts clearly said that no medication should be taken during home isolation, without consulting doctors (Release ID: 1718783)
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