Indian Chest Society Highlights Severe Air Pollution Crisis & Urgent Need For Action
The Indian Chest Society has expressed grave concerns over India’s escalating air pollution crisis, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels surpassing 1,000 in several regions. This alarming pollution is driving a surge in respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, particularly among children and the elderly. In response, the Delhi Government has directed hospitals to form specialist teams for managing respiratory cases and mandated daily reporting of outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) cases.
Dr. Arun Madan, Head of Respiratory Medicine at Hindurao Medical College, criticized the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) recent decision to remove Respiratory Medicine departments from MBBS colleges under the UGMSR 2023 guidelines. He warned that this move threatens the nation’s capacity to address respiratory health challenges effectively.
