The department of health and family welfare will set up high-risk wards in taluk and district hospitals across the state to mitigate risks during delivery. While five wards will be set up in each taluk hospital, district hospitals will have 10 wards, minister for health and family welfare U T Khader said. Chairing a meeting of the department on Tuesday, Khader said these wards will be equipped with ventilators and all equipment deemed necessary to deal with the most difficult of situations. Observing that such facilities are a must, Khader said plans are also afoot to set up full-fledged delivery centres in every 10 villages. Directing health authorities to take good care of the health needs of women who are admitted to a government hospital for delivery, Khader said the hospitals cannot henceforth refuse to admit anyone citing complications. “I am fully aware of such practice among doctors in government hospitals. The department will take serious view of such incidents,” he added. “Asha workers must keep a track of all expectant mothers in their respective jurisdiction. They must remain in touch with such women till such time that they deliver,” he added. Khader also directed officials to verify that new hospitals have all medical facilities before they clear them for public use.

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