Doctors, nurses take out rally in Dindigul
Healthcare workers in Dindigul held a rally on 'Abhaya Day' to protest violence against medical professionals and demand better safety measures. The event honors the memory of a doctor murdered in Kolkata in 2024.
Why it matters
The safety of healthcare workers is a growing national concern in India, impacting medical infrastructure and professional morale.
Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers on Saturday took out a rally in Dindigul on account of ‘Abhaya Day’, which is observed on August 9, to spread awareness of the importance of safety and protection of healthcare workers. They condemned the violence against healthcare workers.
‘Abhaya Day’ was instituted in memory of the doctor who was murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata in 2024. The participants held placards with slogans highlighting the need for protection and took a pledge at the event.
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