Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: After Supreme Court’s appeal, where have doctors’ strikes been called off?

In a major relief to patients, healthcare services treaded to normal capacity in several states and Union Territories on Thursday and Friday. Here’s a list:

Delhi

The resident doctors’ associations (RDAs) of all major Delhi hospitals ended their strike on Thursday. Stating that they appreciate the Supreme Court’s intervention in the incident, they also welcomed the Court’s directive that no action will be taken against protesting doctors.

While AIIMS resident doctors resumed services on Thursday, those at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital did so on Friday.

At the Central Government-run Safdarjung Hospital, resident doctors were requested to resume their duties with effect from Thursday.

Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College also ended their strike.

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association, an umbrella body of RDAs across the country, also announced its decision to call off the strike.

“We are thankful to all RDAs, media personnel, various medical and non-medical associations and above all, our patients, for their support and understanding,” it said in a post on X.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), an umbrella body of doctors, also called off its protest.

“#FAIMA has decided to call off the strike following positive directions from the #Chief Justice of India. We welcome the acceptance of our prayers for interim protections and the necessary steps to enhance security in hospitals. United, we will continue to fight legally,” FAIMA said in a post on X.

Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, junior doctors ended their stir.

“Resident doctors of Uttar Pradesh are resuming work due to assurances given by Honorable Supreme Court of India,” the UP RDA said in a post on X.

However, the state doctors’ body said it remains steadfast in its commitment to advocate for justice for the victim and the safety of healthcare workers through symbolic protests.

Chandigarh

In Chandigarh, doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) ended their protest over the Kolkata incident.

Following the ending of the strike by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Thursday, PGIMER authorities said they will resume all elective services with immediate effect.

Rajasthan

In Jaipur, resident doctors have decided to call off the strike.

Dr Manohar Siyol, President, Jaipur Association of Resident Doctors (JARD), said they decided to call off the strike after holding a meeting on Thursday evening following the Supreme Court’s appeal.

Jharkhand

Junior doctors at the state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Jharkhand’s Ranchi resumed work on Friday as they withdrew their ‘pen down’ agitation over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.

The decision came after the Supreme Court on Thursday appealed to the agitating doctors across the country to get back to work, saying that “justice and medicine” cannot be stopped.

“The doctors have resumed duties from today (Friday) as they called off their ‘pen down’ agitation following an appeal by the Supreme Court and a meeting with the state health minister,” a RIMS official told PTI.

– With PTI inputs

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