No entry for media in Ludhiana Civil Hospital
A hoarding was placed outside the Mother and Child Hospital which stated that "videography and photos on the hospital premises are strictly prohibited.";
Ludhiana: The civil hospital authorities in Ludhiana have issued an order that banned reporters from taking photographs or recording videos inside the hospital wards amidst a deteriorating healthcare infrastructure and shortage of doctors.
The order was issued on 3rd September 2022 to the security supervisor and all security guards directing them to implement the order strictly.
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A hoarding was placed outside the Mother and Child Hospital, which stated that "videography and photos on the hospital premises are strictly prohibited." There are also offices of SMO and other health department officials within the hospital.
According to Senior medical officer (SMO) Deepika Goyal, the orders were not passed to prevent free and fair reporting but were taken after receiving complaints that some web channel operators claiming to be reporters barged into the labour room and began recording videos without permission. In addition, they received complaints that some people entered the operation theatre (OT) and started taking photographs, increasing the risk of spreading infections, reports the Hindustan Times. Deepika said, "Everyone has a right to privacy, and we have issued the order to ensure confidentiality of patients."
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