MYANMAR, April 15: Myanmar security forces opened fire on Thursday on a pro-democracy protest by medical workers in the city of Mandalay, causing some casualties, media said.

JAKARTA, Feb 4: Medical workers across Myanmar began a civil disobedience protest against Monday’s coup, wearing red ribbons and declaring they won’t work for the new military government.

KATHMANDU, May 19: As medical workers working in the Valley face eviction threats from landlords due to the fear of COVID-19 transmission, a hotelier has offered them free lodging facilities in Kathmandu and Patan. "If doctors and nurses need a place to stay, Heranya Lazimpat and Yala are available," reads a Facebook status of Mahendra Man Shakya, the owner of three hotels in Kathmandu and Patan.