Health Ministry Urges States to Implement Immediate Security Measures in Medical Institutions

The Union health ministry has urged states to submit reports on short-term security measures for doctors and healthcare workers. Key points included identifying high-risk establishments, conducting security audits, installing CCTV cameras, and training personnel. This follows a Supreme Court directive and incidents of violence in medical institutions.

The Union health ministry has called on state governments to submit action-taken reports on immediate security measures in medical institutions to protect doctors and healthcare workers.

In a letter, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra outlined key measures discussed during an August 28 virtual conference. These included identifying high-risk establishments, conducting security audits, installing functional CCTV cameras, and enhancing training for security personnel.

The request follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at addressing concerns over doctors' safety after a spate of violent incidents, including a rape and murder at a Kolkata medical college.

(With inputs from agencies.)