Doctors End 11-Day Strike After Supreme Court Appeal

Protests by resident doctors at government hospitals across the country concluded after the Supreme Court appealed for their return to work. The strike, triggered by the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, severely impacted healthcare services. Major doctors' bodies have resumed duties, but West Bengal remains in turmoil.

The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals nationwide have ended after a Supreme Court appeal. The 11-day strike, initiated over the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, significantly disrupted healthcare services.

In West Bengal, the epicenter of the protests, state-run hospitals are still affected, as junior doctors continue their ceasework. The doctors are set to review the Supreme Court's directives and decide their next steps. Meanwhile, in the national capital, major hospitals like AIIMS and RML resumed services with doctors ending their strike initiated on August 12.

Following the Supreme Court's appeal regarding the safety of doctors, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) and the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) announced the end of the strike, expressing gratitude for the support received.

Doctors in Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh have also resumed work, as the emphasis shifts to advocating for justice for the victim and enhanced security for healthcare workers.

A strong statement from the Supreme Court termed the delay in registering the unnatural death of the victim by Kolkata Police 'extremely disturbing' and underscored that judges and doctors cannot go on strike as they deal with critical issues of life and liberty.