The Health Ministry on Tuesday issued three directives to ensure the treatment of non-COVID patients at all hospitals across the country.
The directives were issued as the allegations piled up that people suffering from different diseases other than COVID-19 were not getting treatment at hospitals.
It said that actions including revoking license would be taken if any government or private hospital of the country did not follow the directives.
The directives said all private hospitals or clinics should have separate arrangements for the treatment of COVID-19 suspects.
Despite having treatment facilities at hospitals or clinics, emergency patients must not be denied treatment, it said, adding, in the case of referring patients, the authorities must consult COVID-19 Hospital Control Room of Directorate General of Health Services to ensure the patients’ proper treatment.
The third directive is the patients who have been receiving various treatments, including kidney dialysis, for a long time must be given treatment if they are not infected with COVID-19.
If any government or private hospital of the country does not follow the directives, necessary action will be taken, including revoking license, against them as per the existing provision.
