India's Health Ministry Forms Safety Committee Amid Doctor Strike Over Kolkata Case

Aug 17, 2024, 10:53 AM

The Union Health Ministry of India has announced the formation of a committee to propose measures for enhancing the safety of healthcare professionals. This decision comes in response to a nationwide strike by doctors, following the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The ministry has assured doctors of all possible efforts to ensure their safety and has urged them to resume their duties in the public interest. Stakeholders and state governments have been invited to share their suggestions with the committee.