Supreme Court Orders Nationwide ICU Audit, Seeks Urgent Healthcare Reforms

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:43 AM on 21 May 2026

The Supreme Court has ordered a nationwide audit of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities, directing states and Union Territories to assess infrastructure gaps within two months. The court also sought a report on nursing colleges and stressed urgent reforms to improve critical care standards, amid concerns over inadequate healthcare preparedness nationwide.