Haryana Rights Commission Investigates Ambulance Issues in Jhajjar Hospitals
Haryana rights panel seeks report on defunct ambulances at Jhajjar govt hospitals
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has initiated an inquiry into complaints regarding the poor condition of ambulances and healthcare facilities in government hospitals in Jhajjar district, Haryana, India. Allegations include the referral of patients to private hospitals despite available services and the absence of essential medical equipment and personnel.
- 01HHRC is investigating complaints about government hospitals in Jhajjar district.
- 02Patients are allegedly being referred to private hospitals despite available services.
- 03Many ambulances are non-functional and lack valid fitness certificates.
- 04The commission has requested a detailed report from health officials by August 20.
- 05Allegations include a lack of essential medical equipment and prolonged absence of medical staff.
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has responded to complaints regarding alleged negligence and irregularities in government hospitals located in Jhajjar district, Haryana, India. Patients have reportedly been referred to private hospitals despite the presence of medical specialties in local facilities. Complaints indicate that many ambulances are non-functional and lack valid fitness certificates, raising serious concerns about patient care. The HHRC, led by chairman Justice Lalit Batra, has directed health officials, including the additional chief secretary and civil surgeon of Jhajjar, to provide a comprehensive report addressing these issues by August 20. The report must include details on the operational status of ambulances, the availability of medical equipment, and the reasons for patient referrals from government hospitals. The commission emphasized that these issues, if substantiated, could violate healthcare regulations and deny patients their right to health, which is essential for the right to life.
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The investigation could lead to improvements in healthcare services and ambulance availability in Jhajjar, directly affecting patient care.
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