NEW DELHI: Reacting to the Supreme Court's observations, the Delhi government said in a statement on Friday that the Covid-19 pandemic was an "extraordinary" situation and it was trying its best to set up better infrastructure and provide quality healthcare to all patients.
The government said it accepted the SC's observations with the "utmost respect" and "absolute sincerity" and was prepared to plug any gaps brought to its notice. However, it pointed out that the NHRC has expressed satisfaction with the facilities at LNJP.
The apex court had taken suo motu cognisance of reports of improper handling of Covid-19 patients and undignified disposal of bodies, describing the situation in Delhi as "horrendous, horrific and pathetic".
"The Honorable Supreme Court is the apex court of India and we accept their observations with the utmost respect and with absolute sincerity," said the statement. "The Delhi government is determined to provide healthcare for all and to ensure best possible treatment to each Covid-19 patient. But, if there are any gaps that still remain and are brought to our notice, we will act on them sincerely and immediately," it added.
The government drew attention to the strenuous efforts being made by the frontline staff. "The frontline workers in our hospitals - our doctors and nursing staff - are working day and night to serve the people. Many doctors have not visited their homes in the past two months because of their hospital duty," the statement said.
Referring to the reports of mismanagement at Lok Nayak, the government said around 2,000 beds were available there. "Many critical patients from the central government and private hospitals in Delhi are being referred to LNJP for better medication. So far, over 2100 patients from LNJP hospital have successfully recovered from Covid-19 infection and returned to their homes," the statement said.
It pointed out that an NHRC team had visited the hospital on Thursday and expressed satisfaction after scrutinising the facilities. "We will appraise the Honorable Supreme Court about this as well," it added.
The government said it accepted the SC's observations with the "utmost respect" and "absolute sincerity" and was prepared to plug any gaps brought to its notice. However, it pointed out that the NHRC has expressed satisfaction with the facilities at LNJP.
The apex court had taken suo motu cognisance of reports of improper handling of Covid-19 patients and undignified disposal of bodies, describing the situation in Delhi as "horrendous, horrific and pathetic".
"The Honorable Supreme Court is the apex court of India and we accept their observations with the utmost respect and with absolute sincerity," said the statement. "The Delhi government is determined to provide healthcare for all and to ensure best possible treatment to each Covid-19 patient. But, if there are any gaps that still remain and are brought to our notice, we will act on them sincerely and immediately," it added.
The government drew attention to the strenuous efforts being made by the frontline staff. "The frontline workers in our hospitals - our doctors and nursing staff - are working day and night to serve the people. Many doctors have not visited their homes in the past two months because of their hospital duty," the statement said.
Referring to the reports of mismanagement at Lok Nayak, the government said around 2,000 beds were available there. "Many critical patients from the central government and private hospitals in Delhi are being referred to LNJP for better medication. So far, over 2100 patients from LNJP hospital have successfully recovered from Covid-19 infection and returned to their homes," the statement said.
It pointed out that an NHRC team had visited the hospital on Thursday and expressed satisfaction after scrutinising the facilities. "We will appraise the Honorable Supreme Court about this as well," it added.
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