Societies in Wakad hold Covid 19 testing camp, isolation centers within their premises

Renuka Suryavanshi 

Housing societies in Wakad have geared up by taking up the initiative of organizing Covid19 tests for the members, housekeeping staff within their premises. A few societies have also set up isolation centers within their premises, while many are making arrangements for the same. 

The lack of availability of beds, oxygen supply in the hospitals and losing out on precious time to save lives, the societies decided to take up the onus and provide minimum basic facilities for its members.  

S B Dhonde of Vedanta society in Wakad shared with Pune Pulse that the society has set two isolation centers within their premises. He said, “Like last year, this year too we have created isolation center in our society. A 3 bhk flat has been converted into an isolation center. We are also using our club house, where 5 people can be accommodated. These facilities are well equipped with oxygen cylinders, PPE kits, separate waste bins and other facilities. At places, where people are not able to maintain social distancing, this has been a huge relief.” 

Uday Sabde, secretary, Park Royal society said, “Earlier, when cases were high we had made each household compulsory to get their house maids, servants and drivers tested. But, now we are getting everyone tested. This is a precautionary measure which we have adopted. Residents support has been great in containing the spread. Also, talks are on to create isolation centers within the premises. But at this moment it is not been implemented.” 

Dattatray Deshmukh from Maxima society in Wakad stated that at this moment we have not held any testing camp. But we might hold it if need arises. Also we are planning to create isolation center with oxygen facility, but nothing is planned at the moment. 

Kiran Vadgama, chairman, Palash CHS in Wakad said, “We had a testing camp on April 21, 2021. 109 people tested, 4 were asked to undergo RT PCR tests after  antigen tests showed positive. But their RTPCR tests reports were negative. It was organised by Subedar and Prashant Kadakia from  Palash CHS Ltd,  and a team of PCMC doctors from Thergaon led by Dr Bhavsar. This was a solo initiative by Palash CHS Ltd and it’s team.”  

Tejaswini Dhomse, chairperson, Pimpri Chinchwad Citizens Federation said, ‘We at PCCF have taken several initiatives on society level by organising blood donation drives, food donation and medical assistance. One of our important initiatives have been organising Covid19 screening camps in societies. We have held camps in Vedanta and Capriccio society. In the coming few days we will be holding camps in Omega, Akshara Elementa, Nandan Inspera, etc. We held two camps in two labour camps also. The camps are held in association with DEEPAK FOUNDATION.’