District health board set up for safety of doctors

Ludhiana, September 11

In the wake of increasing incidents of assault and threats to doctors and health professionals across the country, the district administration has established a district health board here.

The health board will be led by Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney as its chairperson, while Police Commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal, SSPs concerned, Civil Surgeon, representatives of the Indian Medical Association and NGOs will be on board as its members.

Sharing details, the DC said medical and paramedical workers were the foundation of community, and the government was completely dedicated to their safety within hospitals and other medical facilities.

DC Sawhney highlighted that this board would convene monthly meeting to discuss and take necessary steps to ensure the well-being of medical staff.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the other board members to consistently oversee the security measures for medical professionals, enabling them to perform their duties without any hindrance.

The board will ensure the presence of police personnel 24x7, regular surveillance, the operation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, the norm of one family member per patient in hospitals, conducting safety inspections, providing identity cards to all hospital employees, a helpline 112 or control room 0161-2444193 for the staff in any emergency, and additional safety measures at healthcare facilities.