August 16, 2024 5:51 PM

Centre orders govt hospital heads to file FIRs within 6 hours of violent incidents

The Union Health Ministry has implemented new regulations to enhance the safety of doctors and healthcare workers, issuing a stringent directive for government hospitals and medical colleges on Friday. Under the new order, any act of violence against hospital staff must be reported to the police within six hours of the incident. The responsibility for lodging these complaints falls directly on the head of the concerned institution. The directive, issued by the Directorate General of Health Ser...