The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) AIIMS on Thursday announced that they have decided to call off the strike after 11 days. This decision comes in response to the appeal and direction of the Supreme court.
“We extend out sincere appreciation to the Supreme Court for taking cognizance of the RG Kar Medical College incident and addressing the boarder issue of safety and security for healthcare workers across the country. We also commend the formation for the National Task Force to ensure that these concerns are addressed promptly and effectively,” RDA AIIMS said in a statement.
The association also urged the authorities to strictly adhere to the directives issued by the Supreme Court.
“We appreciate the court’s directive that no punitive action be taken against the protesting doctors. We thank everyone who supported us in our pursuit of justice. Our commitment to our responsibilities remains steadfast, and we will continue to advocate for the rights and safety of healthcare workers through engagement with various authorities, ministries, institutional heads, members of the National Task Force, and the Honourable Supreme Court and our demand for CPA,” it stated.
We will continue our struggle through symbolic protest after duty hours till justice is served and implementation of safety guidelines, it added.
On Thursday, the apex court concluded its hearing in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and urged the doctors to return to work. The matter has been posted for hearing on September 5.
The nationwide protest began after a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
