NHRC takes cognizance of Dengue Notice issued to Delhi Government
The National Human Rights Commission took suo-motu cognizance of a media report in a national daily "RWAs blame MCD for dengue cases" and sent a copy of that story to the Chief Secretary, Delhi; Secretary, Health, Delhi and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi for their comments in three weeks.
These directions were issued by the Chairperson, NHRC, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand here on 14th October.
Quoting Dr. K.N. Tiwari, Medical Health Officer, MCD, the news item stated that the toll of dengue patients has risen from 60 to 832. Some Resident Welfare Associations alleged that MCD had not done any fumigation as required in the months of July and August. It was also stated that some private nursing homes and hospitals had refused to admit dengue patients. The Commission noted that these facts raised a serious issue of violation of human rights of citizens.
These directions were issued by the Chairperson, NHRC, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand here on 14th October.
Quoting Dr. K.N. Tiwari, Medical Health Officer, MCD, the news item stated that the toll of dengue patients has risen from 60 to 832. Some Resident Welfare Associations alleged that MCD had not done any fumigation as required in the months of July and August. It was also stated that some private nursing homes and hospitals had refused to admit dengue patients. The Commission noted that these facts raised a serious issue of violation of human rights of citizens.