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Activist's Health Declines: Ministry Orders 24/7 Medical Care
16 Jul
Summary
- Ministry mandates twice-daily medical checks for fasting protesters.
- Three central hospitals assigned to monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk's health.
- Protester's vital signs monitored amid concerns of organ failure.
The Union health ministry has ordered intensified medical surveillance for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other participants in the ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. This directive ensures twice-daily medical examinations due to serious concerns about the protesters' deteriorating health and the risk of critical medical emergencies.
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has been appointed the nodal facility for any necessary hospitalization or emergency interventions. Medical teams from Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College are now conducting health checks at 9 am and 9 pm, with advanced life support ambulances stationed at the protest site.
Concerns have been raised about prolonged fasting potentially leading to silent organ failures, even if vital signs appear stable. Doctors emphasize that serious metabolic changes can occur undetected. The ministry's action follows a request from Delhi Police, aiming to prevent any medical crisis and ensure comprehensive care for all participants in the demonstration.
