According to an AIIMS report, 80% of the patients are coming from NCR,” Jain said.
He, however, clarified that Delhi government has not refused any patient coming from neighbouring states for admission at its hospitals.
“If neighbouring states set up fever clinics, there will be convenience to people who have to travel to Delhi. Delhi government hospitals have already been directed not to refuse admission to any patient.
“At our hospital, about 1,500 beds are lying vacant. The situation in Delhi is under control,” he added.
In the letter to Nadda on Thursday, Jain had said due to lack of proper healthcare facilities in neighbouring states, there is pressure on medical infrastructure in Delhi and hence, there should be a meeting of Health Ministers of the NCR region to review the state-wise action required to augment the healthcare facilities for effective tackling of the issue.
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