The recent death of Covid patients in Goa and Chamarajanagar, Karnataka just for non-supplying of oxygen and to the hospitals is a criminal act and not less than a genocide by those who have been entrusted the task to ensure continuous procurement and supply chain of the liquid medical oxygen.
The depleting stocks and delayed supplies have had devastating result. The hospitals in other Covid-hit parts of the country seem to be grappling with the same issue. It's a great tragedy that is unfolding.
The question arises that should governments be held liable for criminal negligence for failing to protect citizens’ right to health?
Many have lost their lives not just due to the degeneration caused by the virus but also owing to the absence of timely medical intervention. The State has a constitutional duty to protect the fundamental right to life of its people.
The deaths caused due to the absence or inadequacy of the most basic elements of medical infrastructure exposes the failure of the State to fulfil its duty.
The authorities not only lacked foresight, but they continued to perform actions that were antithetical to public health by all standards.
