New Delhi, July 8 -- The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers at the civic-run Shastrinagar Hospital in Maharashtra, calling for strict action against those responsible.

Dr Rohan Krishnan, FAIMA's chief patron, described the incident at the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) hospital as "deeply unfortunate" and said doctors across the country continue to work under constant fear, ANI reported.

He said rising incidents of violence, harassment and mental stress have also contributed to increasing cases of depression and suicide among doctors, adding that no country can expect its healthcare workforce to serve selflessly whil...