NEW DELHI: Health ministry has constituted four theme-based sub-groups to formulate a protocol for the safety and security of healthcare professionals. This, officials said, has been done as per the recommendation of the National Task Force (NTF) appointed by Supreme Court in the aftermath of protests over the rape and murder of a young doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month.
The sub-groups will address four key themes: strengthening infrastructure of medical institutions, strengthening security systems, revamping working conditions for healthcare professionals, and strengthening the legal framework across all states.
“The sub-groups may give their recommendations along with an action plan to health ministry in three weeks, which would then be placed before the NTF for finalisation within the timelines set by Hon’ble Supreme Court,” the govt order issued Thursday stated.
The sub-groups will address four key themes: strengthening infrastructure of medical institutions, strengthening security systems, revamping working conditions for healthcare professionals, and strengthening the legal framework across all states.
“The sub-groups may give their recommendations along with an action plan to health ministry in three weeks, which would then be placed before the NTF for finalisation within the timelines set by Hon’ble Supreme Court,” the govt order issued Thursday stated.
