The ongoing strike by junior doctors in West Bengal enters its 33rd day as tensions rise. Doctors have demanded a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with specific conditions including live broadcast of the discussion. The strike, initially sparked by the alleged rape and murder of a fellow doctor, has evolved to include broader calls for improved security and greater representation for healthcare professionals.
Doctors in Tamil Nadu staged a one-day strike on Saturday, canceling outpatient department services and elective surgeries in protest against the brutal murder of a postgraduate medical student in Kolkata. The strike, observed by thousands of doctors across the state, aimed to highlight the safety concerns of healthcare workers and demand better security measures in hospitals. While emergency and life-saving services continued, the strike underscored the deep sense of vulnerability felt by doctors in the wake of the recent tragedy.
A nationwide doctors’ strike paralyzed medical services across India in protest of a Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry assessed the risk of an Mpox outbreak, while Karnataka Governor granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a land allotment scam.
Following the tragic murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, doctors across India are protesting, leading to significant disruptions in services at AIIMS Delhi. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide strike, with doctors demanding justice and an end to violence against healthcare professionals.
Indian medical professionals are staging a 24-hour strike across the country, protesting the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The strike highlights the rising tide of violence against women in India and calls for stricter safety measures.
A nationwide doctors’ strike, organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), began on Saturday, August 17th, in response to the brutal murder and rape of a doctor in Kolkata. The strike, impacting most hospitals across the country, has disrupted routine services, including outpatient departments (OPDs) and elective surgeries. While emergency services remain operational, the strike highlights the growing concern and anger within the medical community.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour nationwide strike today, August 17, to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Medical professionals across the country are participating in the strike, withdrawing non-emergency services and holding protests to demand justice and improved safety for healthcare workers.
Doctors across India will participate in a nationwide strike on August 17th, protesting the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The strike comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel to push for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, India’s windfall tax on petroleum crude has been slashed, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices regarding the doctors’ strike.
Following the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, doctors across India are staging a nationwide strike demanding improved safety measures and swift action against violence against healthcare professionals. The Union health ministry has ordered hospitals to file police reports within six hours of any reported violence, and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) is spearheading the strike, which will disrupt most medical services except emergencies.
Following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, resident doctors across India have gone on strike, demanding justice and increased safety measures for healthcare workers. The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Associations (FORDA) has extended their indefinite strike after a meeting with Union health ministry officials failed to yield a resolution. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and protests, with various medical associations calling for a nationwide shutdown of OPD services and demanding a thorough investigation into the case.
