In a shocking revelation from Madhya Pradesh, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has jumped into action over the poor state of a government primary health centre (PHC) in Barela, Jabalpur. The NHRC took suo motu notice after a media report exposed how the facility lacks basic medical services, especially at night, raising major human rights concerns.
The report paints a grim picture: Even though four doctors are assigned to the PHC, none show up for night duties. This leaves patients, including accident victims, in the lurch. Instead of getting quick first aid right there, they get rushed to the distant District Hospital for even simple treatments. Tragically, this absence of doctors has led to loss of lives in some cases.
What’s worse, the lack of nighttime services means no medico-legal examinations for accident victims at the PHC. Police officers arriving with injured patients have no choice but to head to the District Hospital, causing painful delays in life-saving care and adding unnecessary hardship.
The NHRC, India’s top human rights watchdog, called these issues a potential violation of basic rights to life, health, and dignity. Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the commission works to safeguard these rights for everyone, as guaranteed by the Constitution and international laws. It can act on its own—suo motu—based on news reports or public info, without waiting for complaints.
In response, the NHRC has fired off a notice to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. This move highlights the urgent need to fix healthcare gaps in rural areas and ensure doctors actually show up for duty. Stay tuned as this human rights violation case unfolds.
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