Control Room Set Up For Medical Emergencies

The Union ministry of health and family welfare has set up a 24x7 control and command room within the ministry to ensure seamless coordination between the Centre and the states regarding their readiness for medical emergencies, according to people familiar with the matter.

- Rhythma Kaul

NEW DELHI: The move, and the cancellation of leave for all officials comes amid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.

The control and command room was established on the directions of the health minister, JP Nadda, who chaired a high-level meeting with the Union health secretary and other senior officials of the health ministry on Friday.

"In situations like the one that the country is facing currently, it is important to have clear communication between the supervising authorities and executing authorities. Since in matters of health, states are the executing authority, this command and control room will be beneficial," said a senior government official, requesting anonymity.