Discourse studies violence against HWCs
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, April 10 2022: Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch organised a panel discussion on the topic "The Supreme Sacrifice of Dr Archana Sharma" as a part of sensitisation programme on 'violence against healthcare providers and institutions' on Sunday at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat.

Dr Archana Sharma was an obstetrician practicing in her own hospital at Rajasthan.

She committed suicide on the March 29,2022 following a non-bail-able FIR lodged against her by the husband of a patient who died due to postpartum haemorrhage following caesarean section at her hospital.

This was a result of undue pressure by the local pressure groups.

A release issued by IMA Manipur State Branch president Dr Jugindra Sorokhaibam and state secretary Dr James Elangbam said violence against Health Care Providers and Institutions are also increasing in the state.

"IMA MSB takes this opportunity to sensitise all stakeholders in our society to help prevent such incidents in our state," it said.

The panel discussion held as part of the programme was participated by IOGS president Dr N Subodha, Human Rights Alert director Babloo Loitongbam, IPSA vice president Khuraijam Athouba, Manipur Human Rights Commission acting chairman Khaidem Mani, Manipur police ADGP (Trg/LO) Clay Khongsai and Manipur Mail executive editor Nongthoukhongjam Ibungochoubi Singh, among others.

The purpose of the discussion was to bring a solution to help reduce or stop violence against healthcare providers and institutions by seeking valuable suggestion from the panel members.

The discussion brought out lot of positive feedbacks and suggestions from all the panellists and emphasised on improving doctor-patient relationship, developing soft skills of healthcare providers, creating media-cells and public relation cells in all hospitals and clinics to help develop positive media vibes, liaising with the police department, the human rights and civil society organisation to help bring a change in the healthcare scenario of Manipur, added the release.

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