Health workers

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    Violence to medical staff: murder of doctor prompts demands for action

    The rape and murder of a female doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata triggered country-wide strikes and protests by medical staff – and reignited demands for better security in healthcare premises and tougher sentences for the perpetrators of violent and sexual crimes.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 September 2024

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    Health without wealth: the plight of India’s ASHA workers

    ASHA workers are universally praised for their vital work in improving the health of impoverished villagers, but have long argued that the government continues to deny them better wages, improved working conditions and basic social security benefits.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 February 2023