Hijab During Surgery? 7 Kerala Medicine Students Seek Special Gear
NDTV
Principal Dr Lynette Morris said that a committee has been formed to discuss the students' demand
In a move that can reignite the intense debate over hijab on campus, seven medicine students at a Kerala college have written to the principal, suggesting how they can strike a balance between following hijab norms and performing surgical duties.
The students, who are pursuing the MBBS course at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, have said in their letter to the college authorities that according to their religious beliefs, "wearing hijab is mandatory for Muslim women under all circumstances".
"Hijab-wearing Muslim have a difficult time, finding a balance between donning complaint religious attire and maintaining modesty while also complying with hospital and operation room regulations (sic)," the letter reads.
It then suggests alternatives based on the uniform health workers in other parts of the world and options offered by companies that manufacture clothing for surgical procedures.
