Docs pedal to Mangaluru, to raise awareness on violence against doctors
This journey is initiated with the hope to kickstart a conversation among both the public and healthcare workers to bridge the gap, and stop the violence,” said Dr Gopaldas.
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By Express News Service
BENGALURU: To draw attention to the rising cases of violence against doctors and health workers, two Manipal Hospitals doctors began a 400-km cyclothon from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bengaluru, to IMA, Mangaluru, on Sunday.
They undertook the ‘Bridge the Gap’ cyclothon to build a stronger relationship between the public and healthcare community. Dr Justin A Gopaldas, consultant, critical care medicine, and Dr Nikhil Narayanaswamy, intensivist at Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, started the cyclothon at 7.30am and invited fellow healthcare workers to join them in their journey to #savethesaviours, and reach Mangaluru by July 28. “We strive for a safer workplace, built on mutual trust and understanding.