Doctor's Dilemma: West Bengal Struggles to Mend Healthcare Crisis

Junior doctors in West Bengal are protesting with a hunger strike, demanding safety and systemic reforms. Despite longstanding issues, their recent meeting with state officials yielded only verbal promises, with the government unwilling to offer timelines or written assurances. The situation remains tense amid resignations and dissatisfaction.

Junior doctors in West Bengal remain steadfast in their protest, marked by an ongoing hunger strike, amid state healthcare turmoil. Their recent meeting with senior government officials ended full of disappointment as it yielded no solid commitments.

The doctors demanded immediate written directives addressing their safety concerns and an overhauling of the healthcare system, following a tragic incident at RG Kar Hospital. However, government officials offered only verbal promises and suggested that discussions could resume after the festive season, adding to the protesters' frustration.

In response to these unmet demands, senior medical staff across state hospitals continue to resign en masse, expressing support for their junior colleagues. With key positions of both junior and senior doctors empty, the healthcare crisis in West Bengal intensifies amid government inaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)