Hospitals, police refuse to share medico legal case details with protesters injured in detention
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Patients forced to run between hospitals and police, seeking access to MLC copies; hospitals document injuries, but sources say they are pressured not to share information during protests
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Home AffairsMinistry of Law & Justice
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press
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