Assam: IMA members protest in Dibrugarh; demand central law on violence against healthcare workers
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dibrugarh branch on Friday took part in the nationwide protest called by the Indian Medical Association demanding a central law to prevent violence against healthcare workers.
The doctors staged a demonstration in front of the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) wearing black badges and holding placards with slogans “Save the Saviours” and “Protect the Doctors”.
“The IMA is pressing for a central act against violence meted out. There are many central health laws, such as the PCPNDT Act and the Clinical Establishment Act. Currently, 21 states have local laws, but what we need is a strong central law to protect doctors from violence,” Dr Shantanu Lahkar, president of IMA Dibrugarh branch said.
Similar protests were also held in front of 21 private sector medical establishments of the town like nursing homes, diagnostic centres and clinics.
(Edited by Christopher Gatphoh)
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