AIIMS Doctors Demand Central Law for Healthcare Worker Protection
The resident doctors' association of AIIMS has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact a central law for the protection of healthcare workers and institutions, following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. They emphasize the need for stringent laws to deter violence against medical professionals.
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The resident doctors' association (RDA) of AIIMS has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi enact a central law to protect healthcare workers and institutions.
This follows the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and subsequent vandalism at the hospital.
The association called for strong, uniform laws, citing a worrying rise in violence against medical professionals. They argued such legislation would ensure safety and renewed confidence in their work.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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