 "Junior doctors partially resumed duties after a 42-day strike, demanding justice for a murdered colleague in Kolkata.")
Junior doctors in West Bengal have partially resumed their duties at government hospitals after a 42-day strike protesting the tragic rape and murder of a fellow doctor at RG Kar Medical College. While they are back to work in essential and emergency services, outpatient departments remain closed. A representative of the doctors stated that their return is only partial, with some doctors also heading to flood-affected areas to set up medical camps. They are awaiting action from the administration regarding justice for the deceased doctor and the removal of certain officials linked to the case. If their demands are not met within a week, they plan to escalate their protests. The CBI is currently investigating the case and has made several arrests.
Junior Doctors in West Bengal Partially Resume Duties After Protests
In West Bengal, junior doctors have partially returned to work at government-run hospitals following a 42-day strike sparked by the tragic rape and murder of a fellow doctor. On Saturday morning, they resumed their roles in essential and emergency services but are still not attending to patients in outpatient departments (OPD).
One of the doctors involved in the protest, Aniket Mahato, stated that while they are back in action, it is only a partial return. He emphasized their commitment to public health, mentioning that some colleagues have gone to assist in flood-affected areas by setting up ‘Abhaya clinics’ to provide medical care.
The junior doctors’ strike began on August 9 after the heartbreaking discovery of the murdered physician at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They have been vocal in demanding justice and calling for the removal of key state health officials, alleging their complicity in the incident.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing the case and has made several arrests, including that of the former principal of RG Kar Hospital. The doctors have stated that they will wait another week for the state administration to meet their demands. If progress is not made, they plan to resume their ‘cease work’ agitation.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare professionals in West Bengal as they seek justice and accountability amid their commitment to patient care.
Tags: Junior Doctors, West Bengal, Doctor Protest, RG Kar Medical College, Healthcare, CBI Investigation, Emergency Services, Public Health, Justice for Doctors.
- What happened in the RG Kar case?
Junior doctors in Bengal returned to work partially after a 42-day strike. They were seeking better safety measures and improved working conditions following an incident of violence against a colleague.
- Why did the junior doctors go on strike?
They went on strike to protest against growing violence in hospitals and to demand better protection for medical staff and improved facilities.
- Are the junior doctors fully back to work now?
No, they have resumed their duties partially. They are still negotiating for better conditions and may continue to limit their work until their demands are met.
- How has the situation affected patients?
The partial resumption of duties means that some services in hospitals are still disrupted, leading to delays in patient care and treatments.
- What are the junior doctors asking for?
They are asking for improved safety measures, better working conditions, and a commitment from the government to prevent violence against medical staff in the future.
