Telangana doctors' body calls for state-wide safety audit of government hospitals

A doctors' association in Telangana has called on the state government to conduct a thorough safety audit of all government hospitals, raising concerns about conditions inside public health facilities.

The body urged authorities to assess infrastructure, security arrangements and working conditions for medical staff, arguing that systemic gaps pose risks to both patients and healthcare workers.

The demand reflects growing anxiety among medical professionals across India about safety in public hospitals, a debate that has intensified following high-profile incidents of violence against doctors in recent years. The association indicated it expected a formal response from the state administration before deciding on further steps.