Mangalore : The Indian Medical Association (IMA) carried out in the massive peaceful protest march by medicos in the city, from Light House to DC’s office on Tuesday November 29, condemning the recent attacks on doctors, paramedical personnel and hospital.

The protestors raised their voice against the recent cases of vandalism in hospitals and also to enhance public awareness.

Addressing the protestors, senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Shantharam Shetty said that the medical professionals are responsible for providing the best possible health care to the public. Although doctors and medical professionals try their best to save patients, the outcome may not be favourable and might result in death. In such cases, bereaved families sometimes attack doctors and destroy hospital property.

Doctors and healthcare personnel from various medical colleges, private hospitals and clinics participated with an intention to create awareness on the issue among public, the administration and the police department.

The IMA closed their Out Patient Departments (OPDs) but attended the in-patient and emergency cases.

A memorandum was submitted to CM through DC.