A strike by resident doctors at two of Delhi’s premier hospitals, AIIMS and Safdarjung, has entered its third day, causing disruptions in healthcare services. The doctors are demanding the implementation of the Central Protection Act, which would provide them with greater security and protection from violence.
The strike has resulted in the closure of outpatient departments (OPDs) at both hospitals, affecting thousands of patients who rely on these facilities for their medical needs. The doctors have also threatened to intensify their protest if their demands are not met.
The resident doctors are seeking greater protection from violence and harassment, which they claim is becoming increasingly common in hospitals. They are demanding that the Central Protection Act be implemented to provide them with greater security and penalties for those who assault medical professionals.
The strike has caused inconvenience to patients, many of whom have been forced to seek medical attention at private hospitals or other government facilities. The hospitals have tried to mitigate the impact of the strike by deploying senior doctors and faculty members to attend to emergency cases, but the situation remains challenging.
The doctors have expressed their frustration and anger over the lack of action by the government to address their concerns. They claim that despite repeated assurances, no concrete steps have been taken to improve their security and working conditions.
The strike is likely to continue until the doctors’ demands are met, causing further disruptions in healthcare services in the national capital.