NHRC issues notices over poor health infrastructure

 23-Jul-15, The Times Of India 

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the union health secretary and Delhi chief Secretary over the poor state of health infrastructure in the city. The commission has sought a report on the matter within four weeks.

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TOI had reported about the lack of facilities - essential drugs, equipment - and the manpower shortage in hospitals recently. Taking a serious view of the media reports, NHRC has asked the respective authorities about the steps being taken to address the matter.

A statement by the human rights body said NHRC is shaken up with the shocking tales of hundreds of patients waiting for the medical attention, some of whom are even at the risk of death due to lack of timely medical care. The commission has further observed that the right to healthcare is a basic human rights and the state has the obligation to fulfill this right of the citizens.

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