Today I introduced The Healthcare Personnel and Healthcare Institutions (Prohibition of Violence and Damage to Property) Bill, 2023 in the LokSabha.
On May 10, 2023, Dr Vandana Das, a young doctor driven by a commitment to serve humanity, tragically lost her life at the hands of a patient she was caring for in the emergency room. While recognising that nothing would bring back their only child, I had pledged to her parents that her death would not be in vain. She is not alone: It is currently estimated that 75% of doctors face physical &verbal abuse during their service. No doctor should have to fear for their safety while fulfilling their duty.
As promised, I have thus moved a private member’s bill in Parliament to protect medical personnel. It makes acts of violence against healthcare personnel, including paramedical students &workers, administrative staff & ASHA workers, a cognisable and non-bailable offence. It requires speedy investigation and sentencing within a specified time frame & the establishment of designated special courts in every district.
If passed, my Bill should be known as the Vandana Das Act, in honour of the brave young medical martyr. @mansukhmandviya
Beyond the pomp and the pride, are the blank stares, the forced stretch of the lips, the remembrances. Heartbreaking.
Name another job where you’d be willing to die for someone you don’t know. Can any man work for posthumous recognition? Their deaths are a burden we carry.
MEET Doctor
Dr Raghuraj Singh Rajput.
【RMO PEDIATRICS】
A name of courage,determination.
Picture is saying alot.
Who saved many newborn's life from fire incident in Hamidia Hospital ,Bhopal at the risk of own life.
#MedTwitter#MedEd
As usual no media is covering him.
Our current demands.
1) Proper merit and vacancy list and transparent counselling process.
2) Clarity on our salary.
3) Clarity on duration of service.
4) Providing proper accommodation and safety.
I request the Twitter fraternity to help us amplify our fight for justice.
Frustrated 2015 batch of doctors. A thread
Karnataka MBBS students joined in 2015 signed a bond at the time of admission that they will serve in rural areas as directed by government or pay a fine of 10 lakhs.