healthcare worker safety
Bengal Implements Enhanced Security Measures After Hospital Assaults: High-Level Review Meeting Addresses Women's Safety Crisis
Oct 25, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Following two serious incidents involving women's safety in West Bengal hospitals, authorities have conducted a high-level security review meeting. The comprehensive session addressed security protocols at medical facilities, with particular focus on preventing assaults on patients and healthcare workers. Officials are implementing stricter verification processes for staff and enhanced security measures at high-traffic medical institutions across the state.
Kerala Doctor Severely Injured in Machete Attack by Grieving Father at Thamarassery Hospital
Oct 08, 2025 07:16 pm CST
A government doctor in Kozhikode, Kerala was critically injured after being attacked with a machete by the father of a young girl who recently died from amoebic meningitis. The assault occurred at Thamarassery taluk hospital on Wednesday, leaving Dr. Vipin with severe head injuries requiring immediate hospitalization. Police have detained the attacker following this serious incident highlighting the growing concern of violence against healthcare professionals.