South First Debate: Junior doctors are increasingly succumbing to work and peer pressure

Chetana Belagere discusses the issue with Dr Sunil Kumar of MoFHW, Dr Muralidhar Avinash and Dr Namratha C.

ByChetana Belagere

Published Jan 20, 2023 | 12:22 PMUpdatedJan 20, 2023 | 12:22 PM

Suicides by two resident doctors in the last fortnight has brought back the focus on the growing issue of mental stress among young practitioners.

On The Debate, South First Health Editor Chetana Belagere discusses the issue with Dr Sunil Kumar, Fmr Director General of Health Services, MoHFW, Spokesperson of Telangana Junior Doctors Association Dr Muralidhar Avinash and Dr Namratha C, Senior Resident, Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences.