By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here.
The service was launched for four districts– Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Kalahandi– in the first phase.
Under the initiative, a list of specialists required for the treatment of critical patients admitted to various District Headquarters Hospitals (DHHs) will be prepared and sent to the Health Department.
Accordingly, the doctors will be flown to the destined DHHs through aircrafts/ helicopters for prompt treatment of the patients. If required, the patients will be airlifted to various healthcare facilities.
