Category: Violence against doctors
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Chennai Oncologist Stabbed 7 Times; Survives Vicious Attack; Now in ICU
Chennai – 13th Nov – A government doctor was stabbed seven times on Wednesday morning at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Hospital by a young man posing as an employee. The doctor, an oncologist who also has a heart condition, sustained injuries to his upper chest. He is currently in the ICU but is reported to be…
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Rajasthan: UDFA Demands Strict Action as Respect to Dead Bodies Act, 2023, Faces Violations – Call for a Detailed Investigation
UDFA raises serious concerns over repeated breaches of Rajasthan’s Respect to Dead Bodies Act, 2023, citing weak enforcement, incidents undermining the Act’s purpose.
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AIJAF and FAIMA Condemns administrative actions against ARD, PGIMER Chandigarh
It is with great anger that the AIJAF spoke out against the recent actions taken by the PGIMER management against the ARD in Chandigarh. This condemnation comes in response to RGKAR incidence.
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UDFA Urges PM to Regulate Surprise Inspections After Mau Hospital Incident
The UDFA, a national body representing healthcare professionals, has submitted a letter to PM Narendra Modi, requesting the issuance of clear guidelines to regulate surprise inspections conducted by Members of Parliament (MPs) and Assemblies.
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Doctor jumps from rooftop with girlfriend at RIMS; Doctor dies.
Dr Akash Bhongra, a second-year postgraduate student in the Orthopedics Department at RIMS, jumped from the rooftop of Hostel No. 4 late Sunday night with his girlfriend. Unfortunately, Dr Akash died in the incident, while Pallavi (his female friend) survived but sustained serious injuries, including a broken collarbone. Both had gone to the terrace earlier…
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Mau: IMA JDN Supports Dr Saurabh Tripathi, case registered in Sarayalkhasni police station against Ghosi MP Rajiv Rai
The Indian Medical Association’s Junior Doctors’ Network (IMA-JDN UP) and the Resident Doctors Association (RDA UP) have condemned the harassment of Dr. Saurabh Tripathi, a senior doctor in Mau, by local MP Shri Rajeev Rai. Despite Dr. Tripathi following government protocols and showing respect while performing his duties, the district administration has issued a show-cause…
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IMA Medical Students’ Network shares Nationwide Action Plan, in Response to RGKAR Incident
IMA MSN’s response to the brutal rape and murder of a medical student at RGKAR Medical College in Kolkata and their support for the junior doctors and medical community protesting the violence. Nationwide Action Plan | Day-wise 14th October 2024 : Statewide Meetings & Suggestions 15th October 2024 : Support to IMA JDN Hunger Strike 16th October…
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Hunger Strike by IMA Bengal gains Nationwide Support: Shutdown of Elective Services from Oct 14
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengal chapter has announced a hunger strike to demand justice for Dr. Abhaya, and to advocate for a safe and secure working environment for healthcare professionals. According to the IMA’s official statement, three young doctors in Kolkata participating in the hunger strike have been hospitalised due to deteriorating health. IMA…
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IMA and it’s JDN extends its support to Doctors’ on “Hunger Strike till death” in West Bengal
In Short The IMA’s letter to West Bengal Government quotes “The Government of West Bengal is entirely capable of meeting all the demands. Peaceful ambience and security are not a luxury. They are a prerequisite.”, IMA also appeals and share its concerns to settle the issues with the young generation doctors as an elder and…
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Junior Resident Brutally Attacked with Oxygen Cylinder Wrench “3 times” at LLRM Medical College, Meerut
On the night of 30 Sept 2024, at around 10 p.m., a female patient who had already passed away was brought to the emergency department of LLRM Medical College and SVBP Hospital. She had been referred from PL Sharma District Hospital. A second-year Junior Resident from the Department of Surgery was on duty at the…