Dr Mahnoor Nasir suffered burns to about 70% of her body after an alleged acid attack while on duty.
THE acid attack on a young doctor inside Quetta Civil Hospital has intensified concerns over the safety of medical workers in Pakistan, with doctors warning that violence against health professionals is becoming an increasingly serious challenge even within hospitals.
Dr Mahnoor Nasir suffered burns to about 70% of her body after an alleged acid attack while on duty on June 6. Police said the suspect, a hospital employee who worked as a lift operator, allegedly knocked on the doctor’s office door before throwing acid at her as she stepped outside. He fled the scene but was later killed in a police encounter.
The Young Doctors Association condemned what it described as inadequate security at the hospital, saying the attack exposed major failures in protecting doctors and other medical staff working in public health facilities.
The incident has renewed debate over the security of hospitals, where doctors say they increasingly face threats, harassment and physical violence while carrying out their duties. Medical organisations have repeatedly called for stricter access controls, improved surveillance and stronger security measures to protect frontline health workers.
