Intern Doctor's Death Raises Concerns Over Overwork and Bullying in Indonesia
Dr. Myta Aprilia Azmy, an intern doctor at a hospital in Jambi, has died, raising allegations of severe overwork and bullying. The Alumni Association of Sriwijaya University's Faculty of Medicine has called for an audit of the hospital by the Ministry of Health. This incident highlights critical issues concerning the working conditions and supervision of junior medical professionals in Indonesia.
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