Protecting medical workers during the Covid-19 pandemic

In light of the recent  violence against doctors, the Gauhati High Court has asked the State government to submit a detailed response on measures taken to prevent attacks on medicare service persons (doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical students, etc). The Court also asked the government to ensure that no weapons/firearms are allowed inside hospitals.

To know more about how to take legal action against medical misconduct, read our explainer.