By Team communications | Sabuj Sangha
With 2nd surge of the Covid-19 pandemic there had been a rapid increase of active cases in the remote villages of Sunderbans delta. Being a rooted organizational in Sunderbans, Sabuj Sangha, the organization being a rooted old civil society organization with support from national and international organizations opened an exclusive unit for Covid-19 Diagnosis, First Level Treatment and Care in their rural health and training centre at Nandakumarpur village of Mathurapur II Block in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India-'Swarnalata Sabuj Seva Sadan'.
The facility was created in close collaboration with District Health Administration. They supported the cause and ensured to extend all support on way the journey ahead.
The COVID-19 Care Centre has 4 sections, viz. a) An Out-patient unit; b) A ward for patients whose COVID-19 status is yet to be confirmed; c) In-patient ward for COVID-19 confirmed patients (Male) and d) In-patient ward for COVID-19 confirmed patients (Female).
Starting from 16th August 2021 till 30th September 2021, 19 patients with COVID-19 symptoms visited the Care Centre. All suspect patients were tested with Rapid Antigen kit. Two of them were found COVID-19+ (positive). Since O2 (Oxygen) saturation level of these two patients were below 95%, they were referred to higher level facility Government hospital. Outreach programme were also carried out in 30 villages surrounding the base health centre and also at adjacent block -Patharpratima. Community Mobilisers are verbally explaining the COVID-19 symptoms and COVID-19 safety protocols to the villagers and also supporting the people reaching out the facility. We will keep sharing the progress of activities and information on happening with you. We are deeply indebted to the National & International Charities who came forward for supporting our cause. But we need more support to continue supporting the cause with the fast changing scenario and continued increase of positive cases.
WE APPEAL TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS AND LIKE MINDED PEOPLE TO PLEASE JOIN OUR HANDS IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT ENDEAVOUR. PLEASE SUPPORT US TO STAND BY THE MARGINALISED PEOPLE GETTING IMPACTED BY THIS DEADLY DISEASE ACROSS VILLAGES OF SUNDERBANS.
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