Resident Doctors in Rajasthan Return to Emergency Services Amid Protests

Resident doctors in Rajasthan have decided to resume work in emergency wards and ICUs following a government directive ensuring safety in hospitals. The doctors, however, will continue their boycott of outpatient departments (OPD) as part of ongoing protests sparked by the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

In a significant development, resident doctors in Rajasthan have opted to return to emergency wards and ICUs, following a directive from the state government aimed at boosting hospital safety. The orders were issued after Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar and resident doctor representatives met to discuss their demands.

Despite resuming emergency services, doctors continue to boycott outpatient departments (OPD) as part of their ongoing protest, which began after the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. The government has committed to meeting some of the doctors' safety-related demands by forming committees and enhancing security measures in hospitals.

Commissioner of medical education Iqbal Khan has directed government medical colleges to ensure sufficient CCTV coverage and deploy trained security personnel. Following these assurances, the doctors announced the resumption of emergency and ICU services, emphasizing the public interest and agreements made with the government.

(With inputs from agencies.)