MHA to States

MHA to States*:

●Ensure smooth movement, including inter-state, of all medical professionals, paramedic staff, sanitation personnel & ambulances etc.

●Private clinics & nursing homes be allowed to open without hindrances
to facilitate fighting COVID19 & non-COVID emergencies

Kindly refer to the meeting, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary

through Video Conference (VC) on 10th May, 2020, wherein the issue of

restrictions being imposed by some States/ UTs on the movement of

medical professionals and para-medical personnel was flagged.

As you are aware, the services of medical and para-medical staff

are urgently required in meeting the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the existing staff, apart from this duty, also have to render

normal responsibilities, such as conducting immunization programmes,

handling the onset of vector and other seasonal diseases, and meeting

other non-COVID emergencies etc.

3. In this scenario, as pointed out by the Cabinet Secretary, any

restrictions on the movement of medical professionals and para-medical

staff can lead to severe constraints in rendering COVID and non-COVID

medical services. As such, ensuring unhindered movement of all such

medical professionals is essential for meeting public health requirements

and saving precious human lives.

reported to have not been allowed to open.

At many places, private clinics and nursing homes are also

The functioning of these

medical facilities, which supplement the regular medical infrastructure,

and relieve the burden on hospitals, is also crucial. I would urge all

States and UTs to ensure that such clinics and nursing homes continue

to function without any hindrances.

ensure that their field officials allow smooth movement of all medical

professionals, nurses,

ambulances, and ensure the opening of all private clinics, nursing homes

and labs with all their medical professional and staff. Such movement

shall also be facilitated inter-State, wherever required.

I would like to emphasize that all State/ UT Governments should

para medical,

sanitation personnel

and