RG Kar hospital rape-murder: SC asks protesting doctors to resume duties by 5pm tomorrow
During a suo-motu hearing of the case, the top court observed that "protest cannot be at the cost of duty."
During a suo-motu hearing of the case, the top court observed that "protest cannot be at the cost of duty."
The Director said to address any immediate concerns of the healthcare professionals of AIIMS a committee is constituted.
They would continue their strike until their demands are met.
Dr Ajay Shukla, Director & Medical Superintendent of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, stated that all hospital services were functioning smoothly without any disruptions.
Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the principal of RG Kar Medical College, resigned from his position, citing the intense backlash and accusations of victim-blaming that have been circulating on social media.
The doctors' strile in protest against the Right to Health Bill entered 11th day on Wednesday.
According to the doctors of Indian Medical Association, it does not seem possible to start ICU and NICU on the ground as per the new order.
The resident doctors have been striking work since last Saturday over delays in NEET-2021 PG counselling, which is now pending the outcome of a batch of petitions being heard by the Supreme Court over economic reservations.
Medical services in the out-patient departments (OPDs) were severely affected due to the strike.
The PGIMER said all the routine services, including OPDs and elective procedures, have been suspended till further notice in view of the indefinite strike call given by the resident doctors.
