Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:23am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday India
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) initiated a 24-hour nationwide strike starting at 6 am on Saturday, August 17, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. As part of the protest, non-emergency services in hospitals across India have been halted. The IMA outlined five demands, including a comprehensive review of the working and living conditions for resident doctors and the introduction of a central law to curb violence against healthcare workers. This strike underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures for medical professionals, following the horrific crime that has sparked outrage across the country.
