
Female doctors in Afghanistan: 'I brought the Taliban into the world'
Without female doctors, the healthcare system in Afghanistan would collapse. Nevertheless, the Taliban are putting obstacles in their way. Two women from Wardak report.
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Without female doctors, the healthcare system in Afghanistan would collapse. Nevertheless, the Taliban are putting obstacles in their way. Two women from Wardak report.

A female doctor in Dungun lost RM558,000 through 77 transactions after falling victim to an online forex and Ethereum scam.

Several nurses have been questioned in the case of a 32-year-old female doctor suspected of homicide, who was arrested in May, though the case was kept secret for months despite news of her arrest spreading in hospitals.

A profile details the life of Zheng Yuxiu, born in 1891, who became a revolutionary, an assassin, and China's first female doctor of law, known for her fight for justice.
An acid attack on Dr. Nasir in Pakistan has raised fears among professional women across the country, exposing significant security lapses in workplaces. The incident has sparked a wave of concern regarding the safety of women pursuing higher education and careers.

An acid attack on a female doctor in Pakistan has shocked the medical community, leading to strikes and protests demanding safety and justice for women practitioners.

A female doctor was injured in an acid attack at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, sparking protests. The suspect in the attack was later killed in an encounter with authorities.
A patient in Sri Lanka has been arrested on charges of sexually harassing a female doctor.

A survey by the Vienna Medical Chamber found that nearly two-thirds of female doctors experienced discrimination, primarily from male colleagues and patients, despite most being satisfied with their career development.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced that a major road in Duki district will be named after Dr. Mahnoor Nasir, a doctor who survived an acid attack in June, to honor her bravery and service.

A study by the Northern Doctors' Union in Portugal, based on two dozen cases, indicates that 95% of workplace harassment incidents occur in the public sector, with 74% affecting female doctors.

A 32-year-old female doctor has been arrested after allegedly killing a person at St. John's Hospital, with a court ordering her detention.

The remains of 34 human fetuses have been discovered buried in the garden of a female doctor in Poland. The shocking discovery has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fetuses.

Following a previous controversy over a Rs 370 biryani, a female doctor's joke on Pranit More's show has come under scrutiny.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced a civil award for a man who assisted a female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital after she was subjected to an acid attack.

A female doctor expressed feeling unsafe after being assaulted by a mob at a hospital morgue in Vadodara, an incident reportedly related to a decomposed body.

In this week's episode of The Pitt, Dr. Robby's hostile reaction to Dr. Mohan's panic attack raises questions about his treatment of female doctors. This article delves into the possible reasons behind his behavior and its implications for the show's characters.

A report indicates that half of female doctors in Vienna experience sexist comments from colleagues and patients, with two-thirds facing career disadvantages and 'glass ceilings'.
Afghan women's access to healthcare is increasingly difficult due to Taliban policies that no longer train female doctors, nurses, or midwives, despite cultural norms requiring women to be cared for by women.
The Austrian Medical Association has released statistics indicating a demographic shift in the medical profession, with more female doctors now practicing than male doctors in the country.
A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, was arrested after a video went viral showing him assaulting doctors and staff at a hospital in Thane. Despite the video evidence, Mhatre denied hitting a female doctor, attributing the perception to a 'camera angle'.

A medical body has criticized a female doctor for making a joke about male corpses during comedian Pranit More's show, deeming the 'mocking human remains unacceptable' amid an ongoing controversy.
Israel's National Insurance Institute (NII) is set to implement new protections and accommodations for sexual assault survivors, including efforts to provide female doctors for panel requests.

Pakistani celebrities including Mahira Khan and Yasir Hussain have spoken out to condemn an acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta, demanding justice and enhanced protection for women and healthcare workers.

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Lagos State chapter, honoured its elderly members and past leaders, while calling for stronger mentorship structures and improved work-life balance for female doctors.

Join hosts Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair on The Rearview Podcast as they explore the inspiring journeys of India’s first female doctors, who challenged societal norms and transformed medicine.