SHILLONG: The committee constituted by the state government to look into allegations of HIV patients being denied treatment in government hospitals in the city has started its work.
Joint Director, Health, Dr WW Phira on Friday confirmed that the committee has started its work and is going through the allegations. However, it is not known as to when the committee will submit its report before the government, he said.
It may be mentioned that the state Health Department earlier directed the Civil Hospital to institute an inquiry into the allegations of discrimination against HIV patients.
As per the allegations levelled by the Meghalaya State Network for Positive People (MSNP,) two women with HIV were recently denied operations at the Civil Hospital and NEIGRIHMS.
