In continuation of the Order NO. DHFW/COVID-19/2019-20/1077-80 dated Kohima the 7th May 2020 the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare has informed that on referral of serious non-COVID patients outside the State during the pandemic period, the under mentioned additional measure should be followed before the referral:

• The hospital outside the State to which the patient is referred (Referring-in Hospital), should be willing to accept the patient. A written document in this regard (an acceptance note by the Referring-in hospital) should be enclosed when the patient is applying for referral or movement order / permit.

This is to avoid the situation where a patient is referred outside the State but the hospital refuses to accept the patient during this pandemic period. 

(DIPR)