National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on the plight of pregnant women and alleged denial of treatment to them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the letter, Ms Sharma said that it has come across many cases where non-availability of adequate ambulances for maternity services and denial of admission in hospitals led to delay in reaching the heath facility.
The commission has urged the Health Minister to intervene in the matter.
It has also requested the Union Health Ministry to issue a direction to Health Departments of every State and Union Territory for ensuring non-COVID ambulance services and allocation of separate beds for pregnant women.
She also urged to have a dedicated helpline number to safeguard the health of women and their newborn babies.
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