The Centre has instructed all states, UTs to take immediate steps to enhance safety protocols in medical colleges and hospitals. Resident doctors’ protests continue.
Anu Parthiban | August 28, 2024 | 06:47 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Union health secretary Apurva Chandra and secretary, ministry of home affairs Govind Mohan issued directives to the state urging to reinforce safety protocols in all medical colleges and hospitals in light of the recent brutal rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, and the nation-wide protests by resident doctors.
During the virtual meeting, officers of state governments and union territories (UTs) including chief secretaries and DPGs apprised about the steps taken to “enhance the security and provide a safer working environment for healthcare workers across public and private hospitals, medical colleges and other healthcare institutions”.
As per the Supreme Court order dated August 22, a 10-member national task force (NTF) was set up to formulate comprehensive safety protocols for medical institutions and to ensure that certain basic minimum measures are put in place by the state governments.
The Union home secretary requested the officers to ensure the following measures are implemented in the hospitals with high footfall.
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The Union health secretary also encouraged states to come up with innovative ideas and suggested the following measures to enhance the security and provide a safer working environment for healthcare workers.
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