Rule 120. Standard of Medical facilities

(a) Out-patient treatment – The out-patient treatment shall include:-(i) Detention for observation and treatment (ii) Preventive treatment such as vaccination and inoculation;

(iii) Free provisions of all drugs, including those needed for injections and dressings, and appliances that may be considered necessary;

(iv) Anti-natal, natal, and post-natal advice;

(v) Provision of certificates, free of cost, in respect of maternity and sickness benefits claims under the Code.

(b) In-patient treatments: - The hospital treatment shall include maintenance, food and medicine including treatment at confinement:

Provided that the facilities mentioned in these rules shall be free of cost to the workers and their families and shall be paid for by the plantations:

Provided further that the charges for the food supplied may be levied and be paid for by the workers concerned in accordance with the existing Government Orders.