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Indian-origin physicians abroad lead global push for healthcare worker safety after RG Kar tragedy
The Physicians of Indian Origin United for Wellbeing and Safety of Healthcare Workers (PIUWSH), a group initially formed by Indian-origin doctors, has emerged as a key advocate for reform.
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Representative Image / Image- Dr. Avinash Gupta
In light of the incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, where a young doctor was brutally raped and murdered earlier this year, , a global movement for healthcare worker safety emergedled by the Indian diaspora.
The tragedy, which took place within the premises of the hospital, revealed deep systemic failures in protecting healthcare professionals, especially women, in India.
In response, the Physicians of Indian Origin United for Wellbeing and Safety of Healthcare Workers (PIUWSH), a group initially formed by Indian-origin doctors, has emerged as a key advocate for reform.
PIUWSH, which began as a grassroots initiative on WhatsApp, quickly organized itself to advocate for systemic reforms. The group collaborated with the Indian Medical Association and contributed to a National Task Force (NTF) investigating the RG Kar tragedy.
PIUWSH’s recommendations focused on improving hospital security, regulating duty hours, and enhancing legal protections for healthcare workers. PIUWSH members met with key political leaders, including the Prime Minister of India during his U.S. visit, to discuss concerns and present their recommendations.
The group also worked closely with media outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, and Indian news channels to raise international awareness of the crisis.
Through social media campaigns and public demonstrations, including participation in the India Day Parade and the Global Citizens’ Festival, the Indian diaspora helped shine a global spotlight on the need for urgent healthcare reforms in India.
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