Kolkata Doctor Case: FORDA Ends Strike; AIIMS Holds Firm

The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) has officially ended its strike. Concerning the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. This decision came after a meeting with the Union Health Minister, who agreed to their demands.

Despite this resolution, medical professionals at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indira Gandhi Hospital, and other resident doctors’ associations, including the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), have declared that their protests will continue. Their primary demand is the implementation of a central law. Aimed at curbing attacks on medical personnel, which they view as crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being.

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The healthcare community has been deeply shaken by the incident in Kolkata. Where a trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered. This tragic event has sparked widespread outrage and has reignited. The ongoing debate about the safety of healthcare workers across the country. Resident doctors and medical associations are now rallying together to push for stronger legal protections and more robust safety measures.

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Medical Community Demands Central Law for Healthcare Worker Protection

AIIMS, along with other major medical institutions, is leading the charge in this movement. They argue that a central law is necessary to deter violent acts against medical staff and to provide a secure environment for them to perform their duties. The continuation of the strike by these institutions underscores the urgency and importance of the issue at hand.

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As discussions with the government continue, the medical community remains steadfast in its resolve to seek a lasting solution. The focus is not only on addressing the immediate concerns raised by the incident in Kolkata but also on establishing long-term safeguards to protect healthcare professionals nationwide. The medical associations have emphasized that until a concrete plan is in place, they will persist in their efforts to advocate for the safety and rights of their members.

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