The government assured the Supreme Court that WHO guidelines for the safety of health workers were being followed in all cases, involving doctors, nurses and other health staff and sanitation workers, and that they were being equipped with PPEs, and their concerns addressed.
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As per the WHO guidelines, the doctors, nurses and health workers must be equipped with PPEs, and their concerns should be addressed. GoI assured that the rule is followed.
The government is to set up a separate helpline for nurses to address their complaints in two hours.
In India, the petition on behalf of the nurses was filed by the United Nurses Association. It seeks a national corona management protocol.
A dedicated helpline will also be provided to nurses to redress all their complaints and issues related to PPEs, salary cut, eviction by homeowners, etc.
The government also ensures the right to life of sanitation workers or ‘safai karamcharis’.
