The orders of the Health Minister are being disregarded at the Civil Hospital in Khanna in Ludhiana district of Punjab. The government has instructed doctors to stay on duty for 24 hours, but more than half of the doctors in their homes located in Ludhiana or other cities after OPD
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Health Minister had given instructions
Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh visited the hospital and gave clear instructions. He had said that no doctor would leave the station, but the doctors are ignoring these instructions. Mukesh Singhi, Secretary, Human Blood Donors Association, said on this important issue that Khanna Civil Hospital is the only government trauma center located on the National Highway. Patients of serious accidents are often brought here.
Should live within 5 km radius
According to government rules, doctors should stay within a radius of 3 to 5 kilometers from the hospital. This is necessary, so that they can serve immediately during the Emergency. According to social worker Jitendra Mahmi, only one doctor is present in the Emergency after OPD, the situation is critical. There is tension in two countries. Nevertheless, the doctors are not cares about the orders of the minister. If a big event occurs, how will the doctor be able to come on time.
Civil surgeon assured
Civil surgeon Dr. Ramandeep Kaur has assured action in the case. He said that investigation will be done on the basis of information received from the media and appropriate action will be taken.