Focal Point dyers donate 15 ACs to Ludhiana civil hospital

ACs have been donated for the convenience of the medical staff who have to work in full PPE gear amid the rising temperature.

For the convenience of doctors and nurses who have to wear full PPE (personal protective equipment) suits, the Focal Point unit of the Punjab Dyers Association donated 15 air conditioners (ACs) to the civil hospital on Friday. The ACs would be installed in the nursing station.

A worker installing an air conditioner in full PPE suit at the Ludhiana civil hospital on Friday. (ht photo)

The medical fraternity has been long complaining that it really difficult for doctors and nurses to work while wearing PPE suits amid the rising temperature. There have also been several reports where doctors fell ill on account of working in such a difficult condition.

Rahul Verma, a member of the association, said there was no AC installed in the station as there is no provision for installing the same under government rules. When the association came to know about the same, it decided to donate 15 ACs..

Verma also appreciated the efforts of the team installing the ACs by wearing PPE kits.

Verma said that four ACs have already been installed and the others would be installed in the coming days.