'2,000 PG medicos to reinforce Karnataka’s fight against Covid' - Dr K Sudhakar


Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS): At a time when the Karnataka health department is overwhelmed with the COVID-19 situation and the shortage of doctors, at least 2,000 postgraduate (PG) medical students are poised to join forces to strengthen the state's battle against the pandemic, said medical education minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday.

"PG medical results will be published in a couple of days and 2,000 additional PG medicos who will undergo internship will be available for COVID duties in the state," he added.

To tide over the shortage, Bengaluru civic body has already advertised some vacancies and recruited doctors, nurses and other medical staff.

Inaugurating a coronavirus testing laboratory at BGS Global Hospital in Kengeri, the Minister said India has done extremely well in containing the virus, compared to advanced countries such as the United States and other Western countries.

"Compared to the US and other western countries, India lacks medical infrastructure but still we have managed to keep the mortality rate very low," he said.

Addressing a batch of medicos at the BGS Global Hospital, Sudhakar reminded them that the medical profession is a noble one where professional ethics are of paramount importance.

The hospital is run by Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust which has established over 400 educational and charitable institutions.

COVID infections breached the 2 lac mark in the state, with 78,337 active cases and 1.2 lac recoveries.

 

 

  

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  • ASHETTY, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 14 2020

    Yes they are noble people , corona warriors and angels too, but they are earthlings they need salaries. Please investigate if they are being paid in full.

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  • Alwin, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 14 2020

    Bring MBBS doctors also

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  • AShetty, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 15 2020

    Mr.Alwin , if you are from the medical profession I fully understand your concern as you know of the ground realities. But if your not I would like to ask how much you have done or contributed to the fight against covid. I hope you are wearing your mask, sanitising and maintaining social distance atleast. As the medical professionals have take a vow to serve I think from now on the general public should also ya ke a vow to treat the doctors with utmost respect.

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  • Dsouza, Mudarangadi/udupi

    Fri, Aug 14 2020

    Those who work in government covid labs not getting any kind of compansations and facilities from government. They only hired as temporary daily wage workers. Need to asses their problems too..

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