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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Activist Sonam Wangchuk refuses IV fluids, medication; doctors urge him to accept treatment

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk who was taken to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and other medications despite signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities, hospital authorities said on Saturday.

He is being continuously monitored and counselled to accept treatment in the interest of his health, they said.

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