New Delhi: A distressing video capturing an African national harassing an Indian nurse in an Indian hospital has sparked outrage across social media platforms, shedding light on the issue of workplace harassment and the need for stringent measures to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.Vulgar language, sexual harassmentIn the widely circulated video, the African patient is seen shamelessly recording the nurse while she diligently carries out her duties. His actions escalate as he directs vulgar language towards her and makes inappropriate advances, seeking sexual favors.Nurse responds with composure amidst harassmentThe nurse, undeterred by the blatant harassment, maintains her composure and professionalism throughout the ordeal. In response to the patients lewd comments, she calmly asserts her disapproval, emphasizing that she does not appreciate his behavior.Condemnation, calls for accountabilitySocial media users have rallied behind the nurse, praising her resilience and unwavering dedication to her duties despite facing harassment. Many have condemned the patients behavior, labeling it as unacceptable and calling for accountability.An Igbo man Sexually harassed an Indian nurse attending to him in his hospital bedThe same way they harass women at their markets in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/c0jsLgqwJv— Nononsense (@NoNonsensezone) February 25, 2024Nurses dignified response garners praiseOne user, commended the nurse for her dignified response, highlighting her unwavering focus on her responsibilities despite the challenging circumstances. He emphasized the need for appropriate action to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals in such situations.Calls for action against harassmentEchoing widespread sentiments, another user, Siddarth Kumar, emphasized the severity of the harassment faced by the nurse, categorizing it as sexual harassment. He stressed the importance of addressing such behavior and implementing measures to safeguard healthcare workers from similar incidents in the future.
