Delhi to get 3 centres to treat black fungus: CM Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal informed that there are about 200 cases of black fungus in the capital and also said that the Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to set up centres to treat the new disease in three state-run hospitals. He added that the government will ensure adequate supply of drugs to treat the condition and also to spread awareness regarding the disease.

CM Kejriwal said that he chaired an important meeting regarding the rising number of mucormycosis and has taken some key decisions on the treatment and prevention of the disease. He added that the centres for treatment of the disease will be set up at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. Drugs used in the treatment of the fungus will be procured in adequate amounts and public awareness will be spread for its prevention and spread, he added.

Cases of the black fungus have been reported across the country in rising numbers, especially in Delhi. Dr M V Padma Srivastava, Head, Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, said that the hospital is reporting more than 20 cases daily of patients suffering from black fungus.

CM Kejriwal also urged hospitals and doctors to ensure minimum usage of steroids and asked patients to keep an eye on their blood sugar levels, especially those having COVID-19 or who have recovered from the disease. He added that there is a shortage of the injection to treat the condition and the Government of India controls the production of the injections. He said that his government has written to the Centre and hopes it will provide them with the adequate quantity to fight the disease.