The first meeting of the National Task Force, NTF, formed by the Supreme Court to make recommendations for the safety, security and working conditions of medical professionals was held today. The meeting was chaired by the Cabinet Secretary in all members including the Home Secretary and Health Secretary were present. The meeting discussed in detail on various issues and the members put forth their suggestions.
Union Health Ministry has created a national portal on its website under the title “Suggestions to NTF”-to seek suggestions from individuals and different stakeholders across the country. The Ministry has requested the States to provide information on the security measures available in medical institutions in the State. Suggestions from major stakeholders and those received on the portal will be collated by the Union Health Ministry for further consideration by the members of the National Task Force.
Union Health Secretary along with NTF members will have wider consultations with various major stakeholders. The NTF members informed that they have been approached directly by various stakeholders and have individually received almost 300 to 400 suggestions.
The meeting will also be held tomorrow through Video Conference to discuss short-term measures regarding the security of medical professionals with State Chief Secretaries and DGPs. It will be co-chaired by the Union Home Secretary and Union Health Secretary.
