Health Analytics Asia honours the 382 doctors who, in their battle to save the lives of their patients, lost their own. The youngest among them was just 24 years old.
By Tariq Hashmat
Healthcare workers are at the frontlines of the global battle against COVID-19, putting themselves at high risk. Over 1800 doctors, nurses, and medical as well as paramedical staff have lost their lives to COVID-19, in dozens of countries. India, the pandemic’s second worst-affected country, has lost more than its fair share of doctors.
In response to Union Health Minister’s statement that the union government did not maintain the statistics on doctors and healthcare workers during COVID-19, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) issued a press release on September 16, 2020, publishing a list of 382 doctors from across India, who died due to the pandemic.
India has lost more doctors and healthcare workers to the pandemic than any other country, says the IMA. The government must acknowledge and treat them as martyrs and give their families the solatium they deserve.
Health Analytics Asia honours the 382 doctors who, in their battle to save the lives of their patients, lost their own. The youngest among them was just 24 years old.
According to the IMA, private practitioners in India face a mortality rate that is up to eight times higher than the general population. The southern state of Tamil Nadu has lost the most number of doctors – 62. In fact, five states – Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra – make up for 221 of the 382 deceased doctors, over 57 per cent.
