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Ganjam COVID Alert 2026

GANJAM COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS ORDER

Office of the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer, Ganjam – Urgent Directive

Order Type COVID-19 Preparedness Directive

Issuing Authority CDM & PHO, Ganjam

District Ganjam, Odisha

Urgency Extremely Urgent

Surveillance

Mandatory SARI Testing

All SARI patients to be tested for COVID-19

Hospital Readiness

Oxygen Plants & Beds

Isolation wards, PSA plants, concentrators

Medicine Stock

Tetanus Toxoid

Local procurement using RKS funds

Essential Medicines to be Stocked

All Superintendents to ensure availability of the following essential drugs:

ORS Paracetamol Zinc Vit-A B2 Stimulants Respiratory Solution Azithromycin Tab Tetanus Toxoid

Key Directives of the Order

Heightened Surveillance & Testing: Ensure mandatory COVID-19 testing for all patients reporting with Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).
Hospital Preparedness: Assess and ensure the operational readiness of isolation wards, oxygen-supported beds, and necessary medical logistics. Ensure that all oxygen plants (PSA plants), oxygen concentrators, and cylinders are fully functional and in a complete state of readiness.
Public Awareness (IEC Activities): Advise frontline healthcare workers (ASHA/ANM) to monitor their respective areas for any unusual clustering of fever or respiratory cases. Sensitize the public to maintain respiratory hygiene, seek early medical consultation if symptomatic, and avoid panic.
Stock Management of Essential Medicines: All Superintendents are requested to ensure the availability of essential drugs like: ORS, Paracetamol, Zinc, Vit-A, B2 stimulants, Respiratory solution, Azithromycin tab.
Tetanus Toxoid Availability: Health institutions facing shortage or stock-out of Tetanus Toxoid (T. Toxoid) injections are directed to verify current inventory and ensure uninterrupted availability. Local procurement may be undertaken utilizing Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) funds strictly as per guidelines.
Daily Monitoring & Reporting: Superintendents are requested to monitor the situation on a daily basis and submit a daily report regarding SARI/ILI testing, infrastructure readiness, and logistics status to the District Public Health Unit.
Strict Action: Any lapse in surveillance or essential medicine stock management will be viewed seriously.

Special Focus: Tetanus Toxoid (T. Toxoid) Availability

Issue Identified: Recent print media reports indicate that certain health institutions are facing a shortage or complete stock-out of Tetanus Toxoid injections.
Action Required: All Superintendents are strictly directed to verify current inventory and ensure uninterrupted availability.
Local Procurement: In case of immediate shortage, Superintendents are authorized to undertake local procurement utilizing Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) funds, strictly in accordance with prescribed government guidelines.
Prevention: This can be prevented by procuring from local market as per guideline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this order about?

It is a COVID-19 preparedness order issued by the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer, Ganjam, directing all health institutions to enhance surveillance, ensure hospital readiness, stock essential medicines, and maintain Tetanus Toxoid availability.

What is the mandatory testing requirement?

Mandatory COVID-19 testing is required for all patients reporting with Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).

What hospital preparedness measures are required?

Hospitals must ensure operational readiness of isolation wards, oxygen-supported beds, and all oxygen equipment including PSA plants, oxygen concentrators, and cylinders.

What essential medicines must be stocked?

Essential medicines include: ORS, Paracetamol, Zinc, Vit-A, B2 stimulants, Respiratory solution, Azithromycin tab, and Tetanus Toxoid.

What should be done if Tetanus Toxoid is in short supply?

Superintendents are authorized to undertake local procurement utilizing Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) funds strictly as per government guidelines.

What is the reporting requirement?

A daily report regarding SARI/ILI testing, infrastructure readiness, and logistics status must be submitted to the District Public Health Unit.

What is the role of frontline healthcare workers?

ASHA/ANM workers are advised to monitor their respective areas for any unusual clustering of fever or respiratory cases and sensitize the public to maintain respiratory hygiene and seek early medical consultation.

What happens if there is a lapse in compliance?

Any lapse in surveillance or essential medicine stock management will be viewed seriously.