Gauhati High Court Directs Nagaland Govt To Inform On Availability of Blood Banks, Blood Storage Units In All 17 Districts

The Gauhati High Court directed the Nagaland government to establish blood banks in all districts, addressing the critical shortage of blood donation facilities in the state. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the court expressed concern over the lack of accessible blood storage and transfusion centers, which impacts emergency medical care. The court emphasized the government’s constitutional duty to ensure public health and directed immediate steps to set up the requisite infrastructure. It also called for awareness campaigns to promote voluntary blood donation. This judgment highlights the judiciary's proactive role in addressing public health issues and holding governments accountable for lapses in healthcare facilities. The directives aim to improve medical access in underserved areas, underscoring the right to health as an integral part of constitutional rights.