Covid & Crisis : Vasant Kunj hospitals' on COVID - 19
People in Delhi are witnessing a number of new corona active cases or deaths as the day begins. Hospitals and health centres too are experiencing difficulties due to the lack of proper facilities of beds and supply of oxygen; it is a daily struggle for everyone. People have felt vulnerable during these challenging times, and they are arguing about what to do and how to find a hospital that is suitable for the test and rehabilitation from active corona.
With so many active cases in the Vasant Kunj area, residents are also having difficulty locating a suitable hospital for rt PCR testing and COVID medications. To alleviate the situation, details about corona testing and hospital medicines in Vasant Kunj have been mentioned below.
Mata Parmeshwari Hospital:
Emergency Contact – 011-26137999, 8800471975
Address – C-11/A, Masoodpur, Sector D, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070
RT-PCR – Due to the heavy load of samples the hospital has suspended the service of RT-PCR. As the reports are getting delayed by more than 72 hours.
Corona Vaccination – As per the current order the vaccination is provided to 45 years above with the charges of Rs.250/-. From 1st may onwards the hospital will also administer the Vaccine for 18Years + and charges are yet to be confirmed. One can register themselves on the Co-win app or walk in with a copy of the Aadhar Card.
Beds – The hospital is not covered under COVID-19 Hospital yet they give emergency treatment for the corona patient and refer to the nearest Covid Centre.
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences:
Emergency Contact – 011 – 46300000
Address – D1 ILBS, Vasant Kunj Marg, New Delhi – 110070
RT-PCR –As per our source, the ANTI Gen test is conducted if the patient is non Symptomatic. If the Patient has any Symptoms of Corona then RT-PCR test is conducted free of cost. The report time for the same is 8-12 Hours. The sample Collection usually takes 15-mins to 1 hour depending upon the Situation. One has to fill the form before getting any of these tests.
Corona Vaccination –One has to register on the Co-win App to get themselves Vaccinated from this hospital. The Hospital does not charge any fee for the Vaccine.
Beds – The hospital is not covered under COVID-19 Hospital yet they give emergency treatment for the corona patient and refer to the nearest Covid Centre. The Hospital only Caters to Plasma therapy for Corona Patients.
Fortis Flt. Lt. RajanDhall Hospital:
Emergency Contact – 011 4277 6222
Address – Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Pocket 1, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070
RT-PCR –Hospital is conducting the Test as per Govt Rules and charges. The Sample Collection time is informed to the person at the time of making the payment at the billing counter. The Hospital Does not do Home Collection for RTPCR Test. The usual time for giving samples vary from 1 hour-2 hour depending upon the slot given. The usual time of the report is approx. 24hours.
Corona Vaccination – As per the current order the vaccination is provided to 45 years above. From 1st may onwards the hospital will also administer the Vaccine for 18Years + and charges are yet to be confirmed. One can register themselves on the Co-win app or walk in with a copy of the Aadhar Card.
Beds – Since this is the only hospital that is catering to the Covid Patient the availability of the beds become really difficult. Our Source from the hospital also confirmed that they are trying their best to accommodate as many patients as they can but the bed’s availability will be a challenge. One has to keep getting in touch with the hospital for the availability of beds.
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre:
Emergency Contact – 011 4225 5225
Address – Vasant Kunj Marg, opp. Vasant Valley School, IAA Colony, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070
RT-PCR –Hospital is conducting the Test as per Govt Rules and charges. The Hospital Does not do Home Collection for RTPCR Test. The report time varies from 24 – 48 Hours
Corona Vaccination – As per the current order the vaccination is provided to 45 years above. From 1st may onwards the hospital will also administer the Vaccine for 18Years + and charges are yet to be confirmed. One can register themselves on the Co-win app or walk in with a copy of the Aadhar Card.
Beds – The total of 80% of beds are been kept for the Covid Patient as per the Govt. norms. The availability of beds fluctuates, but one can check government websites for availability. The total number of ICU Beds are 14 and ward beds are 124.
https://coronabeds.jantasamvad.org/beds.html
Cos of the ongoing chaos, a phone call or walk-in to obtain the necessary information would have not been possible; thus, the information presented above was obtained directly from the source within these hospitals.
In these troubled times, everyone must recognise the importance of masking and sanitising. Even after taking proper medications and home remedies and being vaccinated, one must wear a mask when heading outside.