No plans to pursue bill on violence against doctors: Health Ministry in RTI reply - Video

Published On 2022-11-02T18:00:10+05:30 | Updated On 16 Dec 2022 4:11 PM IST

Overview

While responding to a Rights to Information (RTI) query, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reiterated that it is not working on any draft legislation bill addressing the issues regarding violence against healthcare practitioners.

The RTI query was raised by Kannur-based ophthalmologist Dr. KV Babu, who sought to know from the Ministry whether it had any plans for pursuing the draft legislation 'The Healthcare Service Personnel and Clinical Establishments (prohibition of violence and damage to property) Bill, 2019.

The clarification from the Health Ministry comes at a time when the Supreme Court is considering a plea referring to the rising number of assaults against doctors and other medical professionals in the country.

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Health Ministry Clarifies On Plans For Bill On Violence Against Doctors

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