COVID-19, the infectious disease triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 strain of coronavirus that chiefly affects the upper respiratory tract comprising the nose, throat, and lungs, has undoubtedly taken a toll on the health of the general public and healthcare organizations around the world in the course of the past two years - 2020 and 2021. The worrisome fact is that this contagious illness continues to emerge in new forms with mutating variants, thereby underscoring the need for efficient prevention, treatment, and management of the disease, particularly in cities and local communities.
Highlights of the Medway Hospitals during the COVID-19 phase:
Allotment of a separate hospital for COVID - Medway Hospitals, Trustpuram, Chennai.
A team was available round-the-clock to report any emergencies or severe cases.
Vaccination camps and drives for corporates in Chennai
Organization of vaccination drives for corporates and the general public
In collaboration with Skill India, Medway Hospitals staff attended a "prevention method" training program to handle variants of COVID-19.
Treated many post-COVID complications like mucormycosis with successful outcomes