Indian-American doctors condemn violence against physicians
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Washington: Condemning the increasing attacks on doctors in India, an influential body of Indian-American physicians has sought intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put an end to violence against medical professionals.
"We urge the government of India to make all the efforts possible and put an end to this ongoing violence against medical professionals and enable them to continue to serve the country with dignity, pride and security," Ajay Lodha president of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) said in a letter to the Prime Minister.
"Physicians in India feel threatened and their lives are in danger. Some hospital administrators have begun to hire bouncers, whose imposing presence deters patients' relatives from aggressive behaviour," he said yesterday.
"The medical fraternity in several states is on strike due to the recent incidents of violence against doctors. This is not good for the people committed to care and also is not benefiting the doctors," Lodha said.
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