Medical Protest Intensifies: Doctors Demand Justice Amidst Resignations

Junior doctors in West Bengal are distributing leaflets at Durga Puja pandals and organizing a blood donation camp as part of their protest for justice for a murdered colleague. Supported by senior doctors, they have been fasting since Saturday, pressing the government to meet their demands for administrative accountability.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 09-10-2024 00:26 IST | Created: 09-10-2024 00:26 IST
Medical Protest Intensifies: Doctors Demand Justice Amidst Resignations
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Junior doctors in West Bengal have intensified their protest, distributing leaflets at Durga Puja pandals and organizing a blood donation camp to demand justice for a slain peer. The protest underscores their call for administrative reform and increased security in medical facilities.

The demonstration has gained momentum after over 50 senior doctors tendered mass resignations at RG Kar hospital in solidarity, despite claims from the state government that no such resignations were officially received. The junior doctors' main focus is to seek justice for their deceased colleague and push for structural changes within the healthcare system.

The healthcare professionals are persistently advocating for measures such as the establishment of a centralized referral system and improved police protection in hospitals. The protest follows recent violent incidents and continues to pressure the government to address their grievances urgently.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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