AIMSA Leader Meets Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi, Raises Safety Concerns for Doctors
Srinagar, March 14, KNT: Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, National Vice President (External Affairs) of the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), met Member of Parliament from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi to discuss a range of issues concerning the medical fraternity, including safety of doctors and welfare of medical students.
The meeting was held in Srinagar and focused on challenges faced by healthcare professionals and medical students, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
The interaction comes amid increasing concern within the medical community over incidents of violence against doctors and longstanding demands for better working conditions for interns and resident doctors.
During the meeting, Dr Khan highlighted what he described as a rising number of attacks on doctors and stressed the need for stronger security arrangements to protect healthcare professionals working in hospitals and medical institutions.
He said ensuring the safety of doctors was essential for maintaining a functional healthcare system and protecting medical staff who often work under challenging conditions.
“Doctors must be able to work without fear while serving patients, and stronger security measures are required to safeguard healthcare professionals,” Dr Khan said during the meeting.
He also raised the issue of stipend enhancement for MBBS and BDS interns as well as postgraduate resident doctors in Jammu and Kashmir, a matter that medical students and young doctors have been raising for several years.
According to Dr Khan, improving stipends and working conditions would help address concerns among young doctors and encourage a more supportive environment for medical training.
Officials familiar with the discussions said the meeting also touched upon broader issues affecting medical students and the need for greater policy attention toward the healthcare workforce.
Dr Khan also expressed gratitude to the office of MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi for assistance provided in matters related to Indian medical students who were recently stranded in Iran.
He acknowledged the support extended by the parliamentary office in facilitating communication and coordination during the situation.
The meeting also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between policymakers and representatives of the medical community to address challenges faced by doctors and students.
Participants emphasised the importance of ensuring fair working conditions, adequate support systems and improved safety measures for healthcare professionals.
Healthcare workers and medical students have frequently called for institutional mechanisms to address workplace safety concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues related to stipends and training conditions.
Observers say interactions between policymakers and representatives of the medical community are increasingly seen as necessary to address systemic issues affecting healthcare professionals. [KNT]
