By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : September 16, 2026 4:29 pm
Ozone Shield provides security assistance, legal assistance and emotional wellbeing support to doctors in case they get caught in such an untoward scenario
Ozone Pharmaceuticals has launched Ozone SHIELD, a first initiative of its kind by any Indian pharmaceutical company for the welfare and safety of doctors.
Developed in response to the growing instances of violence, harassment and baseless legal suits against doctors, Ozone Shield provides security assistance, legal assistance and emotional wellbeing support to doctors in case they get caught in such an untoward scenario.
The initiative was formally launched by Dr. Kiran Bedi (IPS), former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, who was also the Chief Guest of the event.
The need is well documented. A nationwide survey this year by experts from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, covering over 1,500 healthcare workers, found 78.4 percent had faced threats on duty, and 58.2 percent didn't feel safe at work.
It's this gap Ozone SHIELD is built to close. It has also been established that in majority of the legal cases, the doctors are eventually declared ‘not’ guilty’ by the honourable courts.
"The pharma industry and doctors stand together as one team serving society. When doctors face mindless violence or unnecessary legal harassment, protecting them becomes our duty. Protecting the Protectors is the sole purpose of Ozone SHIELD, because a doctor under threat or trauma is a loss the entire society bears. We consider it as our responsibility and commitment to give back something to the medical fraternity for all that they do for us," said Subash Sehgal, Founder and Managing Director, Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Speaking about the Initiative Dr. Kiran Bedi, said "Ozone SHIELD stands as a testament to true leadership by safeguarding the legal and social rights of the doctors who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Through visionary awareness workshops led by Mr. Sehgal, this initiative empowers the medical fraternity with knowledge, confidence, and strong support."
Ozone's field teams, already present nationwide, are introducing OZONE SHIELD to doctors directly, starting with gynaecologists before expanding to other specialities. Doctors can also register themselves through the SHIELD WhatsApp Chatbot, a short form covering name, speciality, city and their Ozone network, after which the local team reaches out.
"Doctors make enormous sacrifices and their role in the building of a nation is no less than that of a soldier. Therefore we look at it as our duty to partner with the system to stand by them," said Anil Kothiyall, CEO, Ozone Pharmaceuticals.