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Kakinada Gynaecologists Hold Walkathon for Doctors' Safety on Abhaya Day
A group of doctors called gynaecologists held a big walking event, called a walkathon, in a city named Kakinada.
They did this on Sunday, which they call 'Abhaya Day'.
The day remembers a medical student who was hurt and died while working at a hospital in Kolkata.
The walk was meant to remind everyone that doctors and nurses should be safe at work.
Many important leaders joined the walk, including the district collector and the president of the doctors' group.
The district collector promised that the government will do everything needed to keep doctors safe.
A judge said doctors should also be careful while caring for patients because people can get very emotional.
The leader in charge of medical education said cameras are being put up in hospitals and medical colleges.
These cameras help watch what happens and keep everyone secure.
The walkathon was a way for people to say that those who take care of our health deserve to be safe too.
Kakinada Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) organised a walkathon on Sunday to mark 'Abhaya Day' and raise awareness about the safety of doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
'Abhaya Day' commemorates the postgraduate medical student murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata on August 9, 2024.
Kakinada district collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad said the government would take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of doctors and medical staff.
Director of medical education A. Vishnu Vardhan said the government would strengthen security and that CCTV cameras are being installed in medical colleges and hospitals.
Third additional district Judge Ms Anandini said doctors and healthcare workers should take precautions for their own safety, noting that emotions could run high in society.
- Who
- Kakinada Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), led by president Dr A.L. Satyavathi, with district collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad, Judge Ms Anandini, and director of medical education A. Vishnu Vardhan participating.
- What
- A walkathon marking 'Abhaya Day' to raise awareness about the safety of doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
- Where
- Kakinada; the commemorated murder occurred at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
- When
- Sunday (the articles give no exact calendar date).
- Why
- To commemorate a postgraduate medical student murdered on duty in 2024 and to reaffirm the need for a safe working environment for medical professionals.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Kakinada Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society (KOGS)
- Event
- Walkathon marking 'Abhaya Day'
- KOGS President
- Dr A.L. Satyavathi
- District Collector
- M.N. Harendhira Prasad
- Commemorated Incident
- Murder of a postgraduate medical student on duty
- Incident Location
- RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
- Incident Date
- August 9, 2024
- Security Measure
- CCTV cameras being installed in medical colleges and hospitals
Sources
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