Haryana
Doctors Strike in Haryana
- 26 Jul 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Government doctors in Haryana have commenced an indefinite strike to protest against the non-fulfilment of their diverse demands, disrupting services in State-run hospitals.
Key Points
- The strike was initiated by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, an organization that represents government doctors in the state.
- The doctors are demanding the creation of a specialized department for them and a career advancement program that provides parity with their counterparts working for the Central government.
- The other demands of the doctors include no direct recruitment of senior medical officers and reduction in the bond amount for postgraduate courses.
- The State government has appealed to the body to consider the effect of the strike on patients.
