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title: "Exploring Activism in Healthcare: A Doctor's Perspective"
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source_name: "The Lancet Infectious Diseases"
source_url: "https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(26)00068-X/fulltext?rss=yes"
published_at: "2026-02-04T23:30:01.000Z"
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# Exploring Activism in Healthcare: A Doctor's Perspective
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- **Category:** [Infectious Disease](https://medichelpline.com/news/infectious-disease.md)
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- **Published At:** 2026-02-04T23:30:01.000Z
## Executive Summary & Key Highlights
Meenal Viz shares her experiences of fear and activism as a junior doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, including her solo protest in Whitehall.
## In-Depth Reporting & Editorial Analysis
In "The power of protest in healthcare: lessons from a doctor's journey to activism," Meenal Viz shares her unique experiences as an expectant mother and a junior doctor on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. She vividly portrays the fear and uncertainty that permeated her life during this challenging period. Additionally, Viz details her journey into activism, culminating in her solo protest outside Whitehall, providing insights into the challenges faced by healthcare professionals during this global crisis.
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