IMA announces nationwide protest on June 18 against assault on doctors

The Indian Medical Association has announced a nationwide protest on June 18 against the increased instances of violence against healthcare professionals.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will hold a protest on June 18 against assault on doctors, with the slogan of ‘save the saviours’. In a statement, the apex medical body asked all its state and local branches across the country to observe the protest by wearing black badges, masks, ribbons, shirts and running awareness campaign against violence targeting healthcare professionals. The IMA said press conferences will also be organised and they will also meet local NGOs and voluntary service leaders.