All India People Front Moves Allahabad HC Against Govt Order Restricting Treatment of Non-Covid Patients to "Emergency Cases Only"
4 years, 6 months ago

All India People Front Moves Allahabad HC Against Govt Order Restricting Treatment of Non-Covid Patients to "Emergency Cases Only"

Live Law  

The All India People Front has moved the Allahabad High Court against a Government notification restricting all the Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals and the Nursing Homes in the State from opening the OPD and treating the non-COVID patients. On March 31, 2020, the State Government had issued a notification whereby inter alia, the Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals and the Nursing Homes in the State were restricted from admitting "routine cases" in the OPD section and it was ordered that only "emergency cases" of non-Covid patients will be admitted thereon. The Petitioner-organization has therefore requested that the Government notification be quashed to the above extent and the state be directed to create separate infrastructure for treatment of corona patients and to resume the facilities for treatment of non-Covid patients, by opening of OPDs for "routine cases". "issue a writ or direction of pass an order in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents-authorities to ensure proper medical services is provided by the Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes of the State to all the patients suffering from various ailments, diseases, etc., whether they are COVID patients or non- COVID patients," the plea drawn by Advocate Pranjal Shukla states.

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Covid-19 an 'Incidental Finding' in Most Hospitalised Patients, Queries on Boosters Up as Cases See Uptick
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 an 'Incidental Finding' in Most Hospitalised Patients, Queries on Boosters Up as Cases See Uptick

News 18  

As Covid-19 cases continue to register a spike across India, doctors are noticing “mostly mild” cases not requiring hospitalisation. As per doctors dealing with Covid-19 patients in multiple states, the majority of the patients are being treated symptomatically and Covid-19 has mostly been an “incidental finding” when patients are being admitted for other complaints. Dr Sumit Ray, medical director and …

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday put all the frontline workers working in government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while stepping up precautionary measures in light of a partial rise in COVID-19 cases in a few districts of the State. The State government issued the directions after a presentation regarding Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Abhiyan attended …

'Serious Matter': Supreme Court To Hear Rajkot COVID Hospital Fire Case In Second Week Of March
1 year, 11 months ago

'Serious Matter': Supreme Court To Hear Rajkot COVID Hospital Fire Case In Second Week Of March

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the suo moto case regarding the fire in Rajkot, Gujarat on 26.11.2020 which had resulted in the death of Covid patients in Hospital to the second week of March. Background Earlier, the Apex Court had noted that on July 8, the Gujarat government had issued a notification that directed that no …

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Seeking Infrastructural Facilities To Handle Dead Bodies In Wake Of Pandemic
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi High Court Closes Plea Seeking Infrastructural Facilities To Handle Dead Bodies In Wake Of Pandemic

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed last year during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic seeking directions to the Delhi Government to formulate and implement an effective plan with sufficient infrastructure to provide certain facilities pertaining to the dead bodies infected from COVID including mortuary, funeral, transportation and handling facilities.A. The Delhi High Court on …

Lucknow to soon have emergency network to help patients find hospital beds
2 years, 8 months ago

Lucknow to soon have emergency network to help patients find hospital beds

India TV News  

Highlights The network will help patients seek emergency treatment in Lucknow Pathak assured that in the coming months, there would be a visible improvement in health services Efforts would be made to make health sector more people friendly Lucknow will soon have an integrated emergency care network that will include all operational medical facilities. The network will help patients seeking …

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital

Hindustan Times  

In a heartening announcement, health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Lok Nayak Hospital, the Capital’s largest Covid-19 facility run by the Delhi government, currently has zero Covid-19 patients under treatment. During the recent wave of the omicron variant of Covid-19, an omicron isolation centre was started at the hospital, where patients testing positive upon arrival from foreign countries …

COVID-19: Allahabad High Court Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till Feb 28
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Allahabad High Court Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till Feb 28

Live Law  

Restoring a suo moto case registered in the year 2020, the Allahabad High Court last week extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and courts subordinate to it, including the Tribunals till February 28, 2022, in light of the Covid-19 situation in the State of Uttar Pradesh. "Recently, a new variant of COVID – 19 …

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Given the steady rise in Covid19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government has geared up its machinery to meet any emergency and curb the spread of the virus as also to treat the infected. They would pay special attention on Covid- designated government hospitals as for availability of beds attached with medical oxygen and ventilator support in ICU wards. The …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: January 3 To January 9, 2022
3 years ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: January 3 To January 9, 2022

Live Law  

Judgments/Orders of the Week1. 'Prayers Omnibus In Nature': Allahabad High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Alleged Corruption In Madarsas Case title - Mohammad Imran v. State Of U.P. Offence Punishable U/S 506 IPC If Committed In Uttar Pradesh Is A Cognizable Offence: Allahabad High Court Case title - Rakesh Kumar Shukla v. State of U.P. If Counsel Refuses To …

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules
3 years ago

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amid fears of a possible third wave of Covid-19 and rise in Omicron cases, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the state government to ensure that testing is carried out on a large scale, especially in borders, airports, bus stops and railway stations. The court also directed the state government to explore possibilities to establish another children's hospital …

Delhi directs 3 private hospitals to set up isolation units amid Omicron scare
3 years ago

Delhi directs 3 private hospitals to set up isolation units amid Omicron scare

India TV News  

Highlights 3 private hospitals directed by govt to set up isolation units for patients coming from ‘at risk' On December 1, the authorities had directed Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital Total number of patients infected with Omicron in Delhi jumped by 12 on Friday to reach 22. Amid rising cases of Omicron in the national capital, three private hospitals have …

Delhi govt designates Lok Nayak Hospital for treating Omicron cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi govt designates Lok Nayak Hospital for treating Omicron cases

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Tuesday designated Lok Nayak hospital for treatment of patients infected with the new Omicron variant of Sars-CoV-2. The Delhi government has designated Lok Nayak hospital as a dedicated hospital to treat the new variant of coronavirus. Referring to the development in a tweet, health minister Satyendar Jain said the Delhi government was “fully prepared” to fight …

'Much Care Taken By Centre & State In Controlling Covid-19': Delhi High Court Closes Case For Monitoring Healthcare Facilities
3 years, 3 months ago

'Much Care Taken By Centre & State In Controlling Covid-19': Delhi High Court Closes Case For Monitoring Healthcare Facilities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that it no longer requires to monitor the medical and health facilities in the national capital with respect to treatment of Covid-19, given the efforts put in by the Central and the State Government. "Much care has been taken by both the central and the state government in controlling Covid-19 by providing several …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking COVID Specialized Maternal Care Centers In Hospitals For Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking COVID Specialized Maternal Care Centers In Hospitals For Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition for ensuring availability of COVID-19 protocol compliant specialized maternal care centres in all hospitals in the national capital for the benefit of pregnant women and lactating mothers.Justice Rekha Palli sought response of the Centre and the Delhi Government and granted two weeks' time to file counter affidavits.The plea has been …

Shouldn't Post-Covid Treatment Be Part Of Covid Care? Kerala High Court Asks State
3 years, 3 months ago

Shouldn't Post-Covid Treatment Be Part Of Covid Care? Kerala High Court Asks State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronavirus care when the death of a person 30 days after turning Covid negative was treated as a COVID-19 death.A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Kauser Edappagath was hearing a review petition filed by. …

HC questions Kerala govt logic behind fixing post COVID complications treatment rates
3 years, 3 months ago

HC questions Kerala govt logic behind fixing post COVID complications treatment rates

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: When deaths even after 30 days of a person turning negative for coronavirus is treated as a COVID death, then by the same rationale treatment for post-COVID complications should also be reckoned as part of corona care was the prima facie view expressed by the Kerala High Court on Wednesday. "On a parallel reasoning, treatment which goes on after …

HC Gives Time to Centre, Delhi Govt to Reply to Plea for CBI Probe into Covid Patients Death at Jaipur Golden Hospital
3 years, 4 months ago

HC Gives Time to Centre, Delhi Govt to Reply to Plea for CBI Probe into Covid Patients Death at Jaipur Golden Hospital

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Monday granted additional time of six weeks to the Centre and Delhi government to file replies on a plea seeking CBI probe into the death of 21 COVID-19 patients at Jaipur Golden Hospital here in April allegedly due to oxygen shortage. On June 4, the court had issued notice to the Centre and Delhi government on …

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition against allotment of Government reserved beds at private hospitals to such Covid-19 patients who are already covered by medical insurance. It has directed the State Government to consider the submissions made by the Petitioner while chalking out a plan for combating potential third wave of Covid-19. "In the PIL concerning Covid-19, …

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of District Commissioners of all districts in the State to furnish details on the availability of medical facilities in every district and also on the number of doctors and paramedical staff posted in the districts.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua gave one week's …

'Efforts Of State Govt Will Fruit Only When Public Cooperates': Allahabad High Court On Violation Of Covid-19 Protocol
3 years, 6 months ago

'Efforts Of State Govt Will Fruit Only When Public Cooperates': Allahabad High Court On Violation Of Covid-19 Protocol

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday observed that even though the Uttar Pradesh Government has taken satisfactory steps to enhance medical infrastructure in the state and subdue the pandemic, its efforts will not show result unless the public adheres to the Covid-19 protocol. "Efforts of State Govt will fruit only when public cooperates and abides by Covid-19 protocol," a Bench …

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Immediate Covid-19 Vaccination Drive For Prisoners
3 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Immediate Covid-19 Vaccination Drive For Prisoners

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL seeking Covid-19 vaccination drive for prisoners across the State on an urgent basis. In view of above, let this petition be listed again on 16 July 2021 to enable learned Additional Advocate General to submit the status report, as fresh," the order stated. The plea also mentions that the …

Underreporting Of Covid-19 Deaths In Uttar Pradesh: Plea In Allahabad High Court Seeks Death Audits
3 years, 6 months ago

Underreporting Of Covid-19 Deaths In Uttar Pradesh: Plea In Allahabad High Court Seeks Death Audits

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking audit of number of Covid-19 deaths in Uttar Pradesh, to bust the state's under-reporting regime. The Petitioner has therefore urged the High Court to pass direction for 'death audit' of Covid-19 fatalities since March 2020 till date. The Petitioner has also urged that, directions be issued to include Covid-19 …

Hospitals reopen OPDs as Covid-19 graph dips in Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Hospitals reopen OPDs as Covid-19 graph dips in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

With the ebb in Covid-19 cases, hospitals in the Capital are looking to restart routine services such as outpatient clinics and planned surgeries, which have been off the table for nearly two months. The Delhi government-run Lok Nayak hospital, which also has around 100 Covid-19 patients admitted, is looking to restart non-Covid services. “In view of the decreased need to …

AIIMS Delhi to resume OPD services from June 18, in phased manner
3 years, 6 months ago

AIIMS Delhi to resume OPD services from June 18, in phased manner

India TV News  

In light of declining COVID-19 cases in the national capital, All India Institute Of Medical Science has announced that it will restart its out patient department services from June 18, in a phased manner. As per the notice, as of now, OPD registration will be done only for such patients with prior online/telephonic appointment and a decision to allow walk-in …

India begins 'Extension of Hospitals' project to fight Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

India begins 'Extension of Hospitals' project to fight Covid

India TV News  

To plug a major health infrastructure gap in India's fight against Covid-19, especially in rural areas and smaller towns, India has started project 'Extension of Hospitals' in various states. Project 'Extension Hospitals' is one such initiative for which Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser invited private sector companies, donor organizations, and individuals to support the initiative along with various other …

COVID Deaths At Jaipur Golden Hospital: Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking SIT Investigation, Compensation
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID Deaths At Jaipur Golden Hospital: Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking SIT Investigation, Compensation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in a plea filed by family of 9 victims seeking a Court monitored CBI SIT Investigation into the deaths that took place in Jaipur Golden Hospital on 23rd and 24th April, seizure of important records and CCTV footage and also compensation to such families. A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rekha …

Deceased Covid patient's kin attack junior doctor in Assam, IMA demands action
3 years, 7 months ago

Deceased Covid patient's kin attack junior doctor in Assam, IMA demands action

India Today  

A young doctor was allegedly attacked on Tuesday by family members of a deceased Covid-19 patient at a Covid care centre in Assam's Hojai district. Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Numal Momin told Aajtak/India Today TV over the phone that it was the doctor's first day on duty in the rural area after completion of his MBBS course. https://t.co/HwQfbWwYmn— …

Not For Court To Render Advice/Directions To Govt. About Line Of Treatment For COVID: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With 25K Cost
3 years, 7 months ago

Not For Court To Render Advice/Directions To Govt. About Line Of Treatment For COVID: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With 25K Cost

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court this week dismissed a Writ Plea terming it as 'Publicity Interest Litigation' while observing that It is not for the Court to render advice much less issue directions to the Government on the line of treatment that is required to be followed for COVID.The Bench of Chief Justice D. N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh was …

Devise Policy For Vaccination Of Physically Disabled: Allahabad High Court To Govt. In Suo Moto COVID19 Case
3 years, 7 months ago

Devise Policy For Vaccination Of Physically Disabled: Allahabad High Court To Govt. In Suo Moto COVID19 Case

Live Law  

Days after the Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court to pass realistic orders and stayed its directions for upgrading medical facilities in the state, the Allahabad High Court has expressed satisfaction with the steps taken by Uttar Pradesh Government for enhancing the medical infrastructure in the smaller districts of Bahraich, Shravasti, Bijnor, Barabanki and Jaunpur. Further, the Court has …

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response
3 years, 7 months ago

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospitals in the State. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak heard Advocate A. Chamuah on behalf of Lawyers Association, Guwahati who alleged that in Assam, persons who are suffering from …

SC stays Allahabad HC order terming entire medical system in UP's villages, small cities at God's mercy
3 years, 7 months ago

SC stays Allahabad HC order terming entire medical system in UP's villages, small cities at God's mercy

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed order of Allahabad High Court in which it said that entire medical system in villages and small cities of Uttar Pradesh is at God's mercy amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai said that the directions of High Court passed on May 17 shall not be treated …

Covid-19 Vaccines Not Available For Age Group 18-45: Allahabad High Court Directs State Counsel To Seek Instructions From UP Government
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 Vaccines Not Available For Age Group 18-45: Allahabad High Court Directs State Counsel To Seek Instructions From UP Government

Live Law  

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the Additional Chief Standing Counsel of Uttar Pradesh to seek instructions with respect to availability of Covid-19 vaccines in the state, especially with respect to the persons falling in age group of 18-45 The order has been passed by a Division Bench comprising of Justices Rajan Roy and Saurabh Lavania …

Why No Medicines, Meals Being Provided to Patients in Home Isolation: Allahabad HC to UP Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Why No Medicines, Meals Being Provided to Patients in Home Isolation: Allahabad HC to UP Govt

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government as to why it was not providing medicine and meals to Covid-19 patients in home-isolation as it was doing during the first wave of the pandemic. The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court further sought a response of the state government on paramedical staff not being provided lodging facility after …

Medical Infrastructure In UP 'Delicate, Fragile & Debilitated': Allahabad High Court Suggests Measures For Improvement
3 years, 7 months ago

Medical Infrastructure In UP 'Delicate, Fragile & Debilitated': Allahabad High Court Suggests Measures For Improvement

Live Law  

Stressing that when Medical Infrastructure which couldn't meet the medical requirements of our people in normal times then it definitely had to collapse in the face of the present pandemic, the Allahabad High Court in Monday suggested several measures for the development of the medical infrastructure in the State. A Division Bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar also …

Covid situation 'Ram bharose' in UP's small cities, villages: Allahabad HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid situation 'Ram bharose' in UP's small cities, villages: Allahabad HC

India Today  

The entire medical system in villages and small cities of Uttar Pradesh is at God's mercy, the Allahabad High Court said on Monday while hearing a PIL over the coronavirus spread and the condition of quarantine centres in the state. Commenting on it, the High Court on Monday said if this is the state of affairs at a medical college …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Establishment Of Covid Centre With ICU, Ventilators For Public Prosecutors
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Establishment Of Covid Centre With ICU, Ventilators For Public Prosecutors

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice in a plea seeking establishment of covid care centre having atleast 100 beds with ICU and Ventilator facility for public prosecutors and staff of Delhi Prosecution Department and their family members.Aa division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice in the plea filed by one Dishank …

"Ensure Correct Balance Between Patient's Well Being And Covid Situation": Delhi HC Directs AIIMS To Conduct Surgery On Cancer Patient Delayed Due To Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

"Ensure Correct Balance Between Patient's Well Being And Covid Situation": Delhi HC Directs AIIMS To Conduct Surgery On Cancer Patient Delayed Due To Covid

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed AIIMS, Delhi to fix a date and resume elective surgeries of a 44 year old cancer patient whose treatment was delayed after the AIIMS administration decided to close all OPDs and elective surgeries in view of the Covid 19 pandemic and diverted most of its human resources and infrastructure for covid care.A single …

Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response On A PIL Seeking Free Of Cost COVID Treatment For Lawyers, Their Families
3 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response On A PIL Seeking Free Of Cost COVID Treatment For Lawyers, Their Families

Live Law  

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking free-of-cost treatment to the lawyers and their wards suffering from Covid-19 or reimbursement of the amount incurred on treatment of Covid-19, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the State and Central Government to seek instructions in the matter.A Division Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Manish. Direction to the …

COVID-19 | How the Allahabad High Court is monitoring U.P. govt's response
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 | How the Allahabad High Court is monitoring U.P. govt's response

The Hindu  

The Allahabad High Court has said the compensation provided to kin of polling officers who died on duty during the panchayat polls due to the “deliberate act on the part of the State and the State Election Commission to force them to perform duties in the absence of RTPCR support” should be at least ₹1 crore. Ground situation Continuing to …

Delhi Government Oscillates On 250-Covid Bed Facility In Indira Gandhi Hospital, High Court Seeks Detailed Affidavit
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Government Oscillates On 250-Covid Bed Facility In Indira Gandhi Hospital, High Court Seeks Detailed Affidavit

Live Law  

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government told the Delhi High Court upon being questioned, that it's got a 250-bed Covid facility ready in Indira Gandhi Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, the government today informed the Court that the hospital is ready to offer 80 beds of which 8 are occupied. While the government had yesterday informed Court that …

Hospitals Cannot Show Deaths As Non-COVID Deaths If Antigen Tests Showed Suspected COVID Infection : Allahabad High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Hospitals Cannot Show Deaths As Non-COVID Deaths If Antigen Tests Showed Suspected COVID Infection : Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed that deaths of persons who were suspected to be affected by the Covid-19 virus after antigen tests will be computed as Covid-deaths for the purposes of maintaining records and disposal of bodies. The Court noted that there has been a decline in the number of testing been conducted in the State and as …

COVID-19- Govts. Need To Be 'Over Sensitive' To Help Patients Irrespective Of Their Origin State: P&H High Court Bats For Common Oxygen Strategy
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19- Govts. Need To Be 'Over Sensitive' To Help Patients Irrespective Of Their Origin State: P&H High Court Bats For Common Oxygen Strategy

Live Law  

In an important observation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week said that in a situation like one created by COVID-19 Pandemic, the paramount consideration of the Governments should be of helping every human being irrespective of the State to which he/she belongs. The Court was hearing a revived petition concerning COVID-related facilities in States of Punjab, Haryana and …

No Patient To Be Refused Services, COVID Positive Report Not Needed For Hospitalisation: Centre Revises National Policy For Hospital Admissions
3 years, 8 months ago

No Patient To Be Refused Services, COVID Positive Report Not Needed For Hospitalisation: Centre Revises National Policy For Hospital Admissions

Live Law  

Days after the Supreme Court directed the Central Government to frame a uniform national policy on hospital admissions, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities. The Health Ministry has called this move a 'patient-centric measure', which aims to ensure a prompt, effective, and …

Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Explain How it is Dealing with Covid-19 Surge in Rural, Sub-urban Areas
3 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Explain How it is Dealing with Covid-19 Surge in Rural, Sub-urban Areas

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to explain how it was dealing with the surge in Covid-19 cases in rural and sub-urban areas, and smaller cities of the state. The court directed all the magistrates in Uttar Pradesh to immediately dispose of cases related to seizure life-saving drugs namely Remdesivir, oxygen cylinders and oximeters and …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State
3 years, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday expressed deep dissatisfaction at the manner in which the authorities are handling the Covid-19 situation in the State. "There should be every attempt by the State to make sure that these pivotal aspects, which go a long way in management of Covid-19, are seriously addressed and deficiencies are immediately rectified for the effective …

How to Triage: What Delhi Needs to Learn From Mumbai
3 years, 8 months ago

How to Triage: What Delhi Needs to Learn From Mumbai

The Quint  

Put simply, it’s the prioritising of medical emergencies to decide the order of treatment in a large number of cases. Authorities in Delhi have directed that dedicated COVID hospitals ensure no delay in transferring a patient from a triage area to an ICU to reduce the mortality rate. Often patients in critical condition lie waiting in ambulances while looking for …

"Provide Medical Facility To All Persons Suffering From Covid 19 In Delhi": Delhi High Court Directs Govt.
3 years, 8 months ago

"Provide Medical Facility To All Persons Suffering From Covid 19 In Delhi": Delhi High Court Directs Govt.

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government to provide medical facilities to all the persons suffering from covid 19 in the national capital. The Court also stated that patients requiring facilities with regards to hospitalization, medication or ICU with or without ventilator must be provided with the same.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice. …

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details

India TV News  

Oxygen Home Delivery in Delhi: The Delhi government has prepped a detailed plan to deliver medical oxygen at the doorstep of Covid-19 patients who are under home isolation. Several Covid-19 patients in Delhi are unable to find a bed in hospitals and are undergoing treatment at home. The fresh wave of the coronavirus infection in Delhi has put huge pressure …

Formulate national policy on hospital admission in two weeks, no action on social media posts, SC directs Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Formulate national policy on hospital admission in two weeks, no action on social media posts, SC directs Centre

Firstpost  

The apex court also directed the Centre to collaborate with the states in preparing a buffer stock of oxygen for emergency purposes and to decentralise the location of the emergency stocks No patient shall be denied admission to hospitals or essential drugs for lack of local residential proof, the Supreme Court said in an order late on Sunday night, according …

COVID-It Is A Pity That People Are Dying Due to Lack of Oxygen, There Is No Reason Why Govt. Cannot Invest To Set Up PSA Oxygen Plants In Each Districts: HC Pulls up MP Govt.
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-It Is A Pity That People Are Dying Due to Lack of Oxygen, There Is No Reason Why Govt. Cannot Invest To Set Up PSA Oxygen Plants In Each Districts: HC Pulls up MP Govt.

Live Law  

Reiterating the earlier directions issued to the State Government for ensuring regular continuous supply of oxygen to all, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday asked the State to "re-look its distribution policy" for Remdesivir injections with all the stakeholders in order to make it available to common man at a reasonable price, and not just to patients on oxygen …

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