Ministry of Health and Family Welfare releases advisory for management of elderlies and patients with co-morbidities

On 14th May, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a circular for the management of health care of elderlies and patients with non-communicable disease related co-morbidities. Diabetes and Hypertension are treated with regular medication under the Health care delivery system. For uninterrupted treatment of diabetes and hypertension, regular supply of drugs should be ensured to the patients by the health facilities.

“ln case of partial or full lockdown/ restrictions, doorstep delivery of medicines should be organised.”