Doctors' Strike Disrupts Hospital Services IMA Urges PM Modi's Immediate Action

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On Saturday, protests and candle marches were held nationwide as doctors went on a 24-hour strike organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). This action followed the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata on August 9. The strike also condemned the vandalism that occurred at the hospital on August 14.

Disruptions and Protests

The strike led to significant disruptions in medical services. Outpatient departments (OPDs) and elective surgeries were halted across both private and public hospitals, with only emergency services remaining operational. Doctors from various states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, participated in the strike, highlighting their solidarity with the victim and their demand for justice.

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Top 10 Updates

1. IMA’s Demands: The IMA has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address their five key demands. These include the implementation of a central law to protect healthcare workers, the designation of hospitals as safe zones, and the establishment of mandatory security measures.

2. Police Restrictions in Kolkata: In response to ongoing protests, the Kolkata Police have imposed restrictions on public gatherings around RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for seven days starting August 18 to maintain public order.

3. Candlelight Marches: In Aligarh, doctors at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College organized a candlelight march, calling for justice and strict punishment for the perpetrators. Similarly, in Odisha, the Nursing Employees Association held a candle march at Sahid Laxman Nayak Medical College to protest the incident.

4. West Bengal Protests: Theatre artists in West Bengal joined the protests with a midnight march, expressing their outrage over the crime.

5. Maharashtra and AIIMS Mangalagiri Protests: Protests also occurred in Maharashtra and at AIIMS Mangalagiri, where junior doctors and medical students voiced their discontent and demanded immediate action.

6. Union Health Ministry’s Response: The Union Health Ministry announced plans to form a committee, including state representatives, to propose safety measures for healthcare workers. They urged doctors to resume their duties, particularly in light of rising dengue and malaria cases.

7. IMA’s Skepticism: The IMA is reviewing the health ministry’s statement but has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of similar committees in the past, which have not led to significant progress or legislation.

8. CBI Investigation: Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the second consecutive day as part of the ongoing investigation into the case.

9. New Safety Measures: Alapan Bandyopadhyay, chief advisor to the West Bengal chief minister, introduced the “Rattirer Shaathi” program, a set of new measures aimed at enhancing the safety of women working night shifts in hospitals.

10. Ongoing Unrest: The nationwide strike and protests reflect the deep-seated concern and demand for systemic changes to ensure the safety and protection of healthcare professionals across India.

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