Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 16 Aug 2024,Friday India
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has initiated a 24-hour nationwide strike, starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital. The strike, which will end at 6 a.m. on Sunday, excludes emergency services. The IMA demands increased hospital security, safe zones for healthcare workers, and policy changes to address violence against doctors. The tragic incident has sparked widespread protests, with the medical community calling for justice and enhanced protection.
