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Delhi medicos begin indefinite strike over doctor`s rape-murder in Kolkata
Updated On: 12 August, 2024 03:27 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Ten government hospitals in Delhi have initiated an indefinite strike starting Monday in response to the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata. This collective action has led to the suspension of all elective services in these hospitals. Pics/ PTI
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Ten government hospitals in Delhi have initiated an indefinite strike starting Monday in response to the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata. This collective action has led to the suspension of all elective services in these hospitals. Pics/ PTI
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Resident doctors from ten major government hospitals in Delhi have stopped all outpatient departments (OPDs), operation theatres (OTs), and ward duties. The strike is in protest against the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
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The indefinite strike, which began at 9 am on Monday, has affected all elective services across ten government hospitals in Delhi. However, emergency services remain operational to ensure that critical patient care is not disrupted.
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The strike is a mark of solidarity with the doctors at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, where a postgraduate trainee doctor was recently raped and murdered. The Resident Doctors` Associations (RDA) have called for justice and improved safety measures for medical professionals.
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Major hospitals like Maulana Azad Medical College, RML Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Medical College, among others, have suspended their operations as part of the indefinite strike. This move is in response to the horrific incident in Kolkata and the call for action by the Federation of Resident Doctors` Association (FORDA).
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Despite the indefinite strike, all emergency services in the participating Delhi hospitals are continuing to operate. This ensures that patients requiring urgent care are still being attended to, even as elective services remain suspended.
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The Federation of Resident Doctors` Association (FORDA) has called for a nationwide suspension of elective services starting August 12. This action is in response to the brutal rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata and aims to highlight the need for justice and safety in medical institutions.
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The indefinite strike by doctors in Delhi is not just a protest but a demand for justice and safety for medical professionals. The tragic death of the doctor in Kolkata has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to the suspension of services in several hospitals.
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The recent incident in Kolkata has raised serious concerns about the safety of doctors across the country. In response, ten government hospitals in Delhi have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding better protection for medical professionals.
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The medical community in Delhi has united in protest following the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The indefinite strike is a show of solidarity and a demand for immediate action to ensure the safety of healthcare workers.
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Although ten government hospitals in Delhi have begun an indefinite strike, they have ensured that emergency services continue to be provided.
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The indefinite strike in Delhi is part of a nationwide movement led by FORDA, calling for justice in the case of the raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata. Hospitals across the country are suspending elective services to draw attention to the need for safer working conditions for doctors.
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