Delhi Health Minister meets FAIMA delegation, assures enhanced security measures after GTB Hospital shooting

New Delhi [India], July 16 : A delegation from the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) met with Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday in the aftermath of the GTB Hospital shooting incident, an official statement said.
The delegation was led by FAIMA's National Chairman and accompanied by the National General Secretary and Chief Advisor.
Senior health officials of the Delhi government were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj assured robust security measures to create a safer working environment for doctors and benefit patient care.
The Delhi Health Minister took note of the grievances raised by the FAIMA delegation and addressed their concerns by assuring the following measures: the installation of metal detectors at emergency entries of hospitals; the deployment of two armed guards at the emergency entries of major hospitals; and requesting the Police Commissioner to assign one police constable on duty round the clock.
Additionally, there will be a review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the hospitals; strict legal action against assaulters in accordance with existing laws and regulations; and the installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras at hospitals to ensure proper functioning.
Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj conveyed that such a proactive approach will help create a safer working environment for doctors and ultimately benefit patient care.
Terming the incident as unfortunate, the Delhi Health Minister expressed his condolences to the aggrieved family. "It's really unfortunate that such an incident broke out in the hospital. The safety and security of Delhiites and our doctors are paramount. We will also take up the matter, the police and central government," he said.