Union Health Minister urges doctors to provide accurate information on COVID-19 to allay fears of public and prevent an infodemic

New Delhi, December 26

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya urged medical professionals to join the fight against COVID-19 by providing accurate information to allay fears and prevent an Infodemic.

nteracting virtually about  100 doctors from across the country and members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA ) Dr. Mandavia emphasized adherence to ‘Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and  Adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour’ and uptake of precaution doses for the vulnerable groups. He expressed confidence that doctors would continue to work dedicatedly in this fight, as they have been doing till now.

Informing about the mock drill planned tomorrow, Dr. Mandaviya said such exercises will help operational readiness, help in filling gaps if any and will consequently strengthen our public health response.

Talking the message of the Hon’ble Prime Minister forward, Dr. Mandaviya has chaired multiple meetings in the last few days aiming at providing a platform for brainstorming suggestions and ideas from all stakeholders. Shri Lav Agarwal, AS, Dr. Atul Goel, DGHS, IMA members, and eminent doctors and experts were present in the meeting.