A shocking incident occurred at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai where a doctor specializing in oncology was stabbed seven times by a patient’s son. The attack, fueled by suspicion of incorrect medication, has reignited calls for enhanced protection of healthcare professionals across India. The incident comes months after doctors nationwide protested for stronger regulations following the tragic murder and rape of a doctor in Kolkata.
A female doctor in Andhra Pradesh, India, was violently assaulted by a patient while on duty. CCTV footage of the attack has gone viral, sparking outrage and renewed calls for increased safety measures for medical professionals. The incident comes amid a nationwide outcry for better doctor safety following a recent alleged murder of a doctor in Kolkata.
Doctors in Tamil Nadu staged a one-day strike on Saturday, canceling outpatient department services and elective surgeries in protest against the brutal murder of a postgraduate medical student in Kolkata. The strike, observed by thousands of doctors across the state, aimed to highlight the safety concerns of healthcare workers and demand better security measures in hospitals. While emergency and life-saving services continued, the strike underscored the deep sense of vulnerability felt by doctors in the wake of the recent tragedy.
