New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- As part of the government's integrated approach, Delhi's Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh outlined extensive measures undertaken by the department to protect citizens from the impact of air pollution, particularly respiratory ailments such as asthma and breathing disorders.
He said all government hospitals have been directed to maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines, deploy specialist doctors and create dedicated arrangements for patients suffering from pollution-related illnesses.
Emergency preparedness has been enhanced to ensure timely care during high-pollution episodes, he said.
The Minister said, "Reducing pollution requires action at both the source and the impact level. We are accelerating clea...