In response to the alarming RG Kar incident in Kolkata, women leaders of Apollo Hospitals have taken a strong stance and come together to demand greater safety and respect for women doctors across the healthcare sector. These formidable women, who represent the strength and vision of the healthcare family, have come together to send a clear message: women must support each other.
In a compelling video released by Apollo Hospitals, Vice President Preetha Reddy, Promoter & Director Shobana Kamineni, CEO Southern Region Sindoori Reddy, Managing Director Sunita Reddy, President (Brands) Apollo Pharmacy Anushpala Kamineni and Vice President Upasana Kamineni Konidela They speak with one voice and reaffirm their commitment to creating safe and secure workplaces for all women health professionals. They challenge the status quo and highlight that women are not passive bystanders, but powerful forces for change.
Speaking about the need to take a stand at this time, Upasana said: “We will not remain silent. We will raise our voices for every woman who feels threatened, harassed or attacked. We will help create safer work environments, stronger laws and justice for every sister who has suffered.”
These leaders are more than just executives – they are women dedicated to ensuring that no female physician has to fear violence or harassment at work. They are calling on all women working in healthcare to join forces, protect each other and be the vanguard of safety in their workplaces.
Together, they are committed to leading the transformation of healthcare environments. Their aim is to set an example for the entire sector, demonstrating that women, when united, can drive the change needed to ensure the safety, respect and dignity of all.
In response, several celebrities have expressed their anger over the lack of safety for women on social media. Recently, Samantha Ruth Prabhu also addressed the issue, calling for a “change” while speaking at the World Pickleball event. “I think it’s the need of the hour. We are all looking for some change because it’s the need of the hour. I hope the change comes very soon,” she said.
Filmmakers like it Hansal Mehta and Vivek Agnihotri also took to the streets to join protests demanding justice for the Kolkata-based junior doctor who was brutally murdered.
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