Ensure Treatment of Non-Covid Patients at All Hospitals: Health Ministry

Amid allegations that people suffering from multiple diseases other than coronavirus are not getting treatment in hospitals, the Ministry of Health released three directives on Tuesday to ensure the safety of non-COVID patients at all hospitals throughout the country.

The directives are:

All private hospitals/clinics should have separate arrangements for the treatment of Covid-19 suspects.

Despite having treatment facilities at hospitals/clinics, emergency patients must not be denied treatment. In the case of referring patients, the authorities must consult Covid Hospital Control Room of Directorate General of Health Services to ensure the patients’ proper treatment.

Patients who have been receiving various treatments, including kidney dialysis, must be treated for a long time if they are not infected with Covid-19.

If the directives are not complied with by any government or private hospital of the region, the required steps, including the revocation of a license, will be taken against them in accordance with the existing provision.

Source: UNB