FORDA Calls Off Strike After Union Health Minister Accepts Demands

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) has ended its strike following a meeting with Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who agreed to form a committee to work on the Central Protection Act. The strike began after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) officially ended its strike on Tuesday, following successful negotiations with Union Health Minister J P Nadda.

A FORDA delegation met with Minister Nadda at his residence, securing a promise to form a committee involving FORDA to work on the Central Protection Act. The ministry has assured that the implementation would commence in the next 15 days.

The decision to end the strike, effective from Wednesday morning, was made to prioritize patient welfare. The strike was initially prompted by the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, leading to the shutdown of elective services in hospitals.

(With inputs from agencies.)