Pollen relief: CDA medical units now allergy clinics
The helplines (221-1858 and 221-1859) will remain operational from 8am to 3pm.
ISLAMABAD:
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) directorate of health service has declared all its medical centres “pollen allergy clinics” till the end of April. CDA Health Director Dr Hasan Orooj said two dedicated phone lines have also been set up to providing information. The helplines (221-1858 and 221-1859) will remain operational from 8am to 3pm. In case of asthmatics or symptoms which cannot be managed at DHS medical centres, medical officers have been instructed to refer such patients to the nearest secondary or tertiary-care hospitals.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2014.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) directorate of health service has declared all its medical centres “pollen allergy clinics” till the end of April. CDA Health Director Dr Hasan Orooj said two dedicated phone lines have also been set up to providing information. The helplines (221-1858 and 221-1859) will remain operational from 8am to 3pm. In case of asthmatics or symptoms which cannot be managed at DHS medical centres, medical officers have been instructed to refer such patients to the nearest secondary or tertiary-care hospitals.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2014.