Medical colleges will be on alert during Diwali and Chhath Puja in UP, emergency services will be active 24 hrs day

Lucknow, Nov 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government, is taking special precautions to ensure the safety of the public and uninterrupted availability of health services during the festivals. In view of the potential for accidents, fires, road accidents, and other emergencies during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Medical Education Department has directed all government and autonomous medical colleges and affiliated hospitals in the state to remain on alert. The government's priority is to ensure that no citizen has to search for emergency medical care during the festivals and that immediate treatment is available if needed. Director General of Medical Education…