Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has ordered to install CCTV cameras in all District and Taluk-level Hospitals including ICU Wards across the State.

In an order issued by the Health Department, it was instructed to all the Hospital administrations to take serious measures in the installation of the CCTV cameras including in the ICU Wards by May 11. The expenses should be utilised by the health protection committee besides other funds which will be available to hospitals.

Action taken report by the Department of Health and Family Welfare Officers and District Nodal Officers on the installation of CCTV cameras must be submitted to the Government by May 12, the order said.