Vijayawada, Oct. 25 -- Commissioner of the Department of Health and Family Welfare K V N Chakradhar Babu has directed the district officials to take steps to provide emergency medical services round the clock in view of the imminent cyclonic storm.

Chakradhar Babu on Sunday directed the officials to take measures to ensure that emergency medical services remain available at government hospitals, primary health centers and village-level health centers from October 27th to 30th. "There should be no disruption in medical care for pregnant women, newborns, children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from chronic illnesses," he instructed the officials.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Alert' for the Krishna and...