Dharamshala: The Department of Health (DOHe), Central Tibetan Administration, organised a webinar session on management of Covid-19 in Children on 16 August 2021 for Tibetan medical officers and nurses.
A total of 45 settlement officers, hospital administrators, medical officers and nurses from various settlements participated in this online program. The aim of this program for health workers is to do capacity building of health workers to fight against the 3rd wave of Covid-19. Program facilitator Mr. Tsering welcomed the attendees and explained the objectives.
Mr Palden Dhondup, Secretary of Department of Health, in his opening remarks, spoke on readiness and preparedness against the possible third wave of pandemic, high transmission rate of Delta plus variant and its impact, and children being at higher risk in 3rd wave as suggested by health experts. Secretary appreciated the speaker Dr. Sonam Topgyal for his time and sharing knowledge on such important topic with the participants.
Dr Sonam Topgyal spoke about paediatric Covid-19 in India, epidemiology of Covid-19 among children, 3rd wave impact on children, when to suspect Covid-19, clinical phenotypes of Covid-19 in Children, assessment of severity, mild disease and management, examination, symptomatic treatment, management of moderate disease and specific treatment, Covid-19 severe disease treatment and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) in Children.
The one hour involved session was followed by a Q&A discussion in which medical officers and senior nurses had actively participated.
Filed by Department of Health, CTA