DCs told to ensure hearse van service in all dists of Haryana
Additional Chief Secretary issues order
After a woman’s body had to be transported on a cart in Faridabad, as the family did not have resources, the Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Dr Sumita Misra, has directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure that at least one functional hearse van service is available in each district.
She said there should be public awareness about the availability and contact details of these services. The service may be arranged through the Indian Red Cross Society, NGOs, or any other duly authorised agency, she said.
The Civil Surgeon in each district should ensure that contact numbers of all operational hearse vans were prominently displayed at all government health institutions, she said.
The display locations include District Hospitals, Sub-Divisional Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, medical colleges, post-mortem centres, and other conspicuous public places.
