Doctors Continue Strike, Welcome Supreme Court’s Task Force on Safety

Doctors Continue Strike in Solidarity

Within hours of announcing an end to their strike, the resident doctors at RML Hospital, New Delhi, reversed their decision and declared that the strike would continue. This move is in solidarity with other resident doctors across the country, who have been protesting for more than a week following the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate medic in Kolkata. The doctors demand the enactment of a central law to ensure their safety.

Supreme Court’s Intervention

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court constituted a 10-member task force aimed at formulating a national protocol to guarantee the safety and well-being of healthcare professionals. This task force will submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report within two months. The court’s intervention was welcomed by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) and the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), which have been leading the protests.

Nationwide Protests

The doctors' nationwide strike has now reached its ninth day. The medical community is demanding a fast and transparent investigation into the Kolkata murder case by the CBI and the formation of a Central Protection Act to prevent future incidents. Despite the ongoing strike, the doctors have emphasized that their demands remain unmet, and they will continue to push for action until satisfactory measures are taken.

Conclusion

As the strike continues, the medical community awaits the Supreme Court’s task force report and hopes for swift government action to ensure their safety. The unity among doctors across India highlights the urgency of addressing safety concerns in healthcare settings, especially in light of recent tragic events.