Vardhan condemns violence against doctors, will take up matter with CMs

Condemning the violence against doctors in Kolkata, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged patients and their attendants to exercise restraint and said he will take up the matter of doctors' security with chief ministers of all states and Union Territories.

He also asked the doctors to ensure that essential services to the people are not disrupted, an official statement said.

Expressing concern over the recently reported incidents of violence against doctors, Vardhan said it is necessary and important for the doctors to get a safe work environment.

The minister stated that he shall take this matter up with the chief ministers of all states and UTs so that such incidents can be avoided in the future.

"Doctors are an integral pillar of the society and often work under stressful and difficult conditions. I urge the patients and their caregivers to observe restraint," Vardhan said.

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