Haematology department at Kozhikode MCH: rights panel seeks action
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The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the State government to expedite the establishment of an independent Haematology department at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode.
The brief
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- The Kerala State Human Rights Commission ordered the government to advance plans for an independent Haematology department at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode.
- The commission instructed officials to secure necessary funding and infrastructure to transition the unit from its current status as a sub-department.
- Authorities must also develop a broader action plan to address hospital overcrowding, including increasing beds, medical staff, and equipment.
- Improved infrastructure and a formal referral system are required to end the practice of providing patient treatment on the floor.
What to watch next
- Submission of the action-taken report by the Additional Chief Secretary and the Director of Medical Education within three months.
- Development of the proposed action plan to address infrastructure and staffing shortages at the hospital.
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NamedIndia · Government Medical College Hospital · Kerala · Kozhikode · Blood Patients’ Protection Council · Kareem Karassery · K. Baijunath · Kerala State Human Rights Commission
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