The Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrates National Doctors Day in India on 1 July. Considering how the medical community has been working tirelessly to curb the pandemic and treat thousands of coronavirus patients for more than a year, this opportunity reminds us once again how the healthcare industry is one of its biggest challenges. facing one.
During the second wave of coronavirus in the country, many doctors were seen working under a crumbling medical infrastructure with shortage of essential medical equipment. Several cases of physical assault against doctors by families of patients were adding to the extreme tension. Let us take a look at some of the obstacles the medical community has faced and continues to face in the midst of a deadly pandemic.
crumbling medical infrastructure
During the second wave of coronavirus in the country, many doctors were seen breaking down as they reported that their hospital did not have enough oxygen to rescue Covid patients with severe symptoms. Several hospitals in Delhi had to approach the High Court seeking oxygen supply from the government as a large number of Kovid patients were found in the hospitals.
physical attack
Earlier this month, the IMA wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his personal intervention to ensure an ‘optimal environment’ for medical professionals so that they can work without any fear. Intervention sought from PM Modi after a doctor Hojai of Assam The attack was allegedly carried out by relatives of a Covid patient who died due to lack of oxygen.
fake news
In their mission to curb the pandemic, many doctors are also facing patients who are refusing to take the COVID vaccine due to misinformation. The IMA, in its letter to PM Modi, had said that those who were spreading misinformation about the coronavirus vaccination campaign should be booked and punished as per the law including relevant provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, Indian Penal Code. IPC) and the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
the wages
Medical workers in some facilities are receiving meager wages, despite their commitment to rescue patients in adverse situations. Earlier in May, Himachal Pradesh Government had announced that it would induct interns, final year MBBS students, nursing and contract doctors in COVID hospitals.
However, the payment that was fixed for newly added medical staff was Rs 1,500 per month for nursing students, contract laboratory staff and GNM third year students.
After much criticism, the payment of fourth and fifth year MBBS students, junior and senior resident doctors and contract doctors was increased to Rs 10,000 per month. BSc and MSc 3rd year nursing students will get Rs 6,000, contract lab staff and GNM students will get Rs 5,000 per month.
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