FAIMA Ends Strike After Supreme Court's Positive Directions

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) ended its 11-day strike in response to the Supreme Court's positive directions. The strike protested the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. The court assured no adverse actions against doctors resuming work, leading to widespread cessation of protests.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has concluded its 11-day strike, which was initiated to protest against the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. The decision follows the Supreme Court's 'positive directions' urging doctors to return to work and guaranteeing no adverse action against them upon resumption.

Earlier in the day, the apex court requested protesting doctors to resume their duties and provided assurances of interim protections and enhanced security measures in hospitals. In response, FAIMA, representing doctors across the nation, announced the end of its strike via a post on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming their commitment to legally continue their fight.

This decision comes shortly after several Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs), including those at AIIMS Delhi, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Indira Gandhi Hospital, called off their strikes. The tragic incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital had led to nationwide protests starting August 12, severely disrupting outpatient services while emergency services remained operational.

(With inputs from agencies.)