New Delhi : Doctors and medical students from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and several other hospitals in the national capital have taken to the streets in protest against the rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata. Their demonstration underscores the widespread concern and frustration within the medical community regarding the safety of healthcare professionals.
In addition to these protests, some doctors have organized a march from GTB Hospital to Swami Dayanand Hospital to further express their grievances and demand justice. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors of modern medicine for 24 hours, starting from tomorrow morning. According to the IMA’s statement, while routine outpatient departments (OPDs) will be closed and elective surgeries will be postponed, all essential medical services will continue to be available to ensure patient care is not disrupted.
The protests and the IMA’s strike reflect the deep-seated concerns over the safety of medical professionals, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections and systemic changes to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. The medical community’s actions are aimed at drawing attention to these critical issues and advocating for immediate and effective measures to ensure the safety of doctors and other healthcare workers.
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