Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:10am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday India
Doctors across India are on a 24-hour strike started at 6 am today, protesting the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) organized the strike to demand justice and improved safety for healthcare workers. During the strike, non-emergency services, including routine OPDs and elective surgeries, will be suspended. Essential and emergency services will continue to operate. This action follows the violent incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where the trainee doctor was assaulted and killed, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for increased protection for medical professionals.
