The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has reached out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging enhanced security measures for doctors in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, the vice president of AIMSA, highlighted the escalating safety concerns faced by healthcare workers nationwide, particularly in the region. Doctors, who selflessly serve society under strenuous conditions, are increasingly vulnerable to violence, leading to fear and insecurity within the medical community.
In recent incidents at Government Medical College, Anantnag, doctors and paramedical staff, including Dr. Ainul Huda and Dr. Zamin, were reportedly assaulted. Similarly, at Government Medical College, Baramulla, Dr. Mustafa faced a similar attack. In response to these alarming events, AIMSA has put forth several requests. These include immediate reinforcement of security at medical institutions nationwide, special security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir’s government hospitals and colleges, deployment of trained security personnel in critical areas, and swift legal action in cases of violence against medical professionals.
The association also emphasized the importance of installing CCTV surveillance, emergency response systems, and the formulation of a national policy to safeguard healthcare workers. Ensuring the safety of doctors is not only crucial for their well-being but also essential for the integrity of the healthcare system. AIMSA earnestly awaits prompt intervention and action from the concerned authorities on this pressing issue.
Instances of violent attacks on doctors in government hospitals have surged, often following patient fatalities. While families accuse attending doctors of negligence in such cases, medical practitioners assert that despite their best efforts, some patient deaths are unavoidable. Moreover, doctors in government hospitals express concerns about patients arriving at advanced stages of illness after seeking ineffective treatments from unqualified practitioners.
