The hospital has been in focus ever since it saw an uptick in the number of deaths attributed to the heat wave – between June 15 and 20, a total of 80 people admitted there have died, with officials acknowledging that in several cases, the scorching temperatures have been a factor.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya directed this on Tuesday as he chaired a high-level meeting related to public health preparedness for heatwave management across the country.