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Kakinada walkathon demands safety for doctors, healthcare workers
The Kakinada Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society held a walkathon on Sunday to mark 'Abhaya Day' and demand safety for doctors and healthcare workers. The day commemorates a postgraduate medical student murdered while…
The Story in Brief
The Kakinada Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society held a walkathon on Sunday to mark 'Abhaya Day' and demand safety for doctors and healthcare workers. The day commemorates a postgraduate medical student murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata on August 9, 2024. District collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad said the government would take all necessary measures. Director of medical education A. Vishnu Vardhan added that CCTV cameras are being installed in medical colleges and hospitals, and urged staff to report security concerns immediately. Third additional district judge Anandini advised doctors to take precautions as emotions can run high.
The Indian Opinion
The walkathon reminds us that safety is not a favour but a right. Some narratives dismiss doctors' concerns as overreaction, citing isolated incidents. But the murder at RG Kar Medical College was real, and the fear is widespread. Emotional patients and families are no excuse for violence. The real test will be whether the government's promised CCTV cameras and police alerts actually prevent attacks, or remain just another photo opportunity.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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