Haryana: Jind lacks infra for molecular lab

Jind: A molecular lab that was expected to be set up at Jind civil hospital for Covid-19 testing, is yet to be established due to lack of space, staff and training.

The director general of health services (DGHS) had issued orders for setting up the unit on July 1.

Equipment for setting up such lab was sent to five districts, including Jind, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Rewari and Sirsa.

Dr Ajay Chalia, who is overseeing the lab’s establishment in Jind, said their team checked other labs and came to know a lab needed 70 staff members, 15-20 rooms, training and other major consumable items, which were not easy available.

“We don’t have required space in Jind civil hospital and sought space in a polyclinic. A letter for permission has been sent to officials concerned. Also, staff requirements have been brought to the knowledge in higher-upst. It can take n a month if these points are sorted out in time,” he added.