Govt. brings ordinance to protect health workers against violence, prescribes 7 yrs jail for attacki

The Government has brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers. Any violence against health worker will carry imprisonment for a period of 6 months to 7 years if found guilty. The Government has amended the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, and now assaults on healthcare workers will be considered as cognizable and non-bailable offence.

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