Question : HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES IN GUJARAT



(a) whether the Government are aware that the potential threat to public health in the quake hit areas continues to remain high, particularly in the urban centres because of the severe damage to the health infrastructures in Gujarat as warned by Red Cross;

(b) if so, the suggestions made by Red Cross and the Government response thereon; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to provide sufficient health infrastructures in Gujarat?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)

(a) Indian Red Cross Society has not warned the Government about severe damage to the health infrastructure in Gujarat.

(b) Not applicable

(c) Question does not arise.