Doctors Return to Duties After 11-day Strike Over Kolkata Incident

Hundreds of resident doctors resumed work on Friday following an 11-day strike protesting the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The decision came after a Supreme Court appeal and discussions with Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. Healthcare services across India were significantly impacted during the strike.

Hundreds of resident doctors resumed work on Friday after an 11-day strike protesting the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. Their decision was influenced by an appeal from the Supreme Court and a meeting with Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj.

The doctors had met with Health Minister Bhardwaj to discuss various issues and aired their grievances regarding working conditions and safety concerns. Post-discussion, the minister assured the doctors that their issues would be communicated to the central government.

The strike had led to the shutdown of non-emergency services nationwide, causing considerable inconvenience to patients. Healthcare services impacted included those at AIIMS, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and multiple other major hospitals. Despite resuming work, doctors remain in silent protest, continuing their demands for justice and protection.