IMA Urges PM To Aid Indian Medical Students In Ukraine

Amidst the frequent news coming in about Ukraine-Russia crisis, there is a rising concern for other nationalities nestling there. In view of the same, Dr Sahajanand Prasad Singh, National President, Indian Medical Association, in an open letter to PM Narendra Modi has requested to come to the aid of Indian medical students who are stranded in Ukraine.

Describing the plight of students, the letter stated, "As you are aware that thousands of Indian students pursuing their medical studies are stranded in Ukraine. Most of them cannot afford the escalated costs of air travel. Even those affording cannot travel due to the adverse conditions there. Even the day-to-day rations are dwindling, creating hardships for their survival."

The parents of those students here are anxious and worried about safety and wellbeing of their children.

"IMA is well aware of the various efforts taken by our Union Government to get back Indian citizens. We sincerely and humbly appeal to your good self to give priority to our young students and bring them back as soon as possible," the letter further read.

IMA also requested the Government to help them financially and make all possible efforts to get them out and suggested to create a Helpdesk for medical students.

A copy of the letter was also sent to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India.