Residents Doctors End Strike Following Supreme Court Appeal

Hundreds of resident doctors returned to work after ending their 11-day strike regarding the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The strike had caused significant disruptions in non-emergency medical services. The decision to end the strike came after the Supreme Court issued directions to ensure the safety of healthcare personnel.

In a major relief for patients, hundreds of resident doctors returned to work on Friday after concluding their 11-day strike triggered by the alleged rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. The return was prompted by an appeal from the Supreme Court.

During the strike, healthcare professionals across the country had ceased work, causing significant disruptions in non-emergency services, including OPD and diagnostics. Major central and Delhi government-run hospitals like AIIMS and LNJP were impacted, leading to delays in patient treatment.

The decision to end the strike was made after the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) and the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) complied with the Supreme Court's directives to enhance the safety of healthcare personnel. The court also emphasized that judges and doctors cannot go on strike due to their critical roles in matters of life and liberty.

(With inputs from agencies.)