COVID-19 

All of us are concerned with the increase in the COVID 19 positive cases in India and that the hospital beds are filled up with medical emergencies.

UN/WHO has been regular advising all staff to work hard to prevent and stay safe with social distancing, masks, hand wash and to strictly follow up WHO / Govt guidelines.

To remind you, the UNCT /SMT in India decided to appoint a full-time medical advisor for the UN Personnel based in Delhi and state offices. The UN Doctor, Dr. Chawla will responsible for advising staff on COVID-19 remotely on necessary medical procedures to be followed in case a staff falls sick/suspected to be infected/ tested positive/home quarantined. The services of the doctor are primarily for advice, guidance and troubleshooting related to COVID-19. Facilitate admissions to hospitals in Delhi and field offices, where individual insurance schemes a/o payment guarantees may not be accepted.

The name of the focal point of the UN doctor is as follows – please save the doctors number in your mobile:

For UN Staff in India: Senior UN Doctors in New Delhi (WHO) – Advisor on COVID 19 support to UN Staff in India. Duties & Responsibilities of the Doctor are attached for your reference in order for you to seek her support when required.
Dr. Daljeet Kimberley Chawla East West Medical Center in New Delhi
Mobile: 98110 37986; Landline: 011-47222500; Email: drkimberley@eastwestrescue.com

For Head of Agencies: Dr. Rohit Sobti at +91 98 187 37334 (for advice/assistance on medical emergencies)

Prevent yourself and Stay Safe