healthcare worker protection
Female Doctor Assaulted and Threatened at West Bengal Hospital: Safety Concerns Rise Following Arrest of Three Suspects Including Home Guard
Oct 22, 2025 06:28 pm CST
A disturbing incident at Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College in Uluberia, West Bengal has raised serious concerns about healthcare worker safety after three individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting a female doctor and threatening her with rape. The case has sparked political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP, with opposition leaders criticizing the state government's failure to implement adequate security measures following previous incidents of violence against medical professionals in the region.
Maharashtra Doctor Suffers Ruptured Eardrum After Assault by Patient's Family in Jalgaon Hospital
Oct 05, 2025 12:37 am CST
A junior resident doctor in Jalgaon, Maharashtra was violently attacked by a patient's family after requesting they leave an overcrowded treatment area, resulting in serious injuries including a ruptured eardrum and bloody nose. This marks the third recent assault on medical staff at the facility, highlighting ongoing concerns about healthcare worker safety in India.