Mamata Banerjee to Convene High-Level Meeting on Security in State-Run Medical Colleges

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a meeting with senior medical officials to review security measures in state-run medical colleges following agitation by junior doctors. The discussion will involve medical superintendents, vice principals, and health department officials. The focus is on improving safety, security, and patient services.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to meet with medical superintendents and vice principals from state-run medical colleges to review security measures following agitation by junior doctors. The meeting will assess the security arrangements in these facilities after a recent tragic incident.

The officials from five Kolkata-based medical colleges will attend in person at the state secretariat Nabanna, while those from district facilities will join virtually. Senior health department officials, including the state health secretary, will also be present.

The meeting aims to enhance the functioning and safety of health facilities, assuring better security and patient services. Previous attempts at similar discussions had been postponed, emphasizing the urgency of this upcoming session.

(With inputs from agencies.)