Capital strengthens hospitals to tackle pollution-related illnesses

With air quality in the capital frequently slipping into hazardous levels, the Delhi government has intensified medical preparedness and accelerated upgrades across its healthcare network to ensure faster and affordable treatment for pollution-related illnesses.

- AIMAN FATIMA

“The focus is on managing respiratory distress, asthma and other breathing disorders that tend to spike during severe pollution episodes.

Government hospitals have been instructed to remain fully equipped with essential medicines, oxygen support and trained specialists to handle a sudden rise in patients. Emergency response systems have also been reinforced to cope with increased footfall during periods of extreme air pollution. Dedicated arrangements are being put in place to ensure that patients affected by poor air quality receive timely care without disruption.