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Delhi: Ayurvedic Kadha being given to Covid patients

 Rohit Shishodia

Apart from allopathic treatment, the government is also using Ayush preventive measures to treat patients with Covid. To boost immunity, Covid patients are being given Ayurvedic Kadha in the morning and milk with turmeric at night at Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre and Hospital in Delhi. This has been shared by the Union Health Ministry.


A ministry press release on Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan’s review visit to the center, which is being jointly run by the Central, Delhi government and other independent organizations, has shared this information.

The center has been developed at Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) in Chhatarpur, Delhi

“The healthcare facility follows naturopathy and protocols of Ayurveda for boosting immunity of the in-patients at the Centre. They are given Ayurvedic Kadha in the morning followed by meals as advised by dieticians and the day ends with milk with turmeric,” says the ministry.

Dr Vardhan interacted with the 30 Covid volunteers who have themselves recovered from the infection and are now offering their services at the Centre, calling them “Covid Warriors”.

The minister thanked them for their contribution and dedication. He also thanked all those who have donated to the setting up and everyday operation of the centre. A unique feature of the Centre is that it has been supported by donations from the community and donors, in kind, donation and support through beds, oxygen cylinders etc.

The minister was informed that out of 10200 beds which are ready at SPCCC, right now 2000 are in use. There are 88 enclosures each with 100-116 beds capacity with two enclosures supervised by one Nursing Station.

As on date, SPCCC is ready with 20 Enclosures and 10 Nursing Stations. 10% of the beds comprise the Dedicated Covid Health Centre (DCHC) with oxygen support. As on date, 123 patients are admitted out of which 5 patients with co-morbidities have been shifted to hospitals for tertiary care.

At the healthcare facility, in-house psychological counselling and psychiatry services are being provided by NIMHANS trained counsellors. Meditation and Yoga sessions for the patients are conducted and Telemedicine support is being provided by Referral Hospital, ITBP.


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