The 24-hour strike ended at 6am today. Doctors ensured emergency cases were attended to on priority,
Such incidents are very frequent and mostly go unreported but we could not let this one slide, especially after what happened in Kolkata...,
This is an incident of 3:30 in the morning today where a patient and some of his relatives reached the hospital in a drunk condition and got into a fight with the woman resident doctor. It is a matter of great concern that this is happening in Mumbai."
Our doctors safety is non-negotiable. This situation requires immediate attention and implementation of strict security measures in all hospitals.”
Separate restrooms for women with washrooms, drinking water, and full CCTV surveillance will be set up. Security checks and breathalyzer tests will be done at every state hospital, super speciality hospital, and hostel at night. All establishments will be asked to set up a Vishaka Committee on sexual harassment of women at workplaces if not done,
Considering the current situation, we need to maintain normal services across the board. Therefore, we have decided to cancel these transfer orders for now. Any further decisions regarding this matter will be made in a few days."
In West Bengal, the promotional exercise of the Medical Education Service, including routine transfers, is a lengthy process. This process started two months prior to this incident, and the approvals were finalized several days before. However, due to the need for thorough checks, the publication of these orders may have been delayed,
We know there is a strike, but we don’t know why.
Henceforth, a continuous two-hourly law and order situation report in this regard may kindly be sent to the MHA control room (New Delhi) by Fax/ Email/ WhatsApp from 1600 hours today,
The most unfortunate thing is the situation that has developed there. Governments are accusing each other and holding protests instead of focusing on the case, women's safety, and addressing legal shortcomings."
The Health Ministry and Police are under the CM. I don’t understand against whom she is protesting and from whom she is demanding capital punishment. The law is in her hands; the government can at least ensure the case is properly presented in the lower court." ... Whenever such an incident happens, Nirbhaya's name comes up, but what have we learned? What has changed in the system? We are still in 2012..."
I am not happy with this, and neither are any of the doctors or association members. We have seen similar promises before, but this time we want something concrete. We all want a protection act and a written assurance from the ministry. Until that happens, we will continue to fight."
It was decided unanimously to continue the strike as our demands remain unaddressed. This includes halting academic activities, elective OPDs, ward, and OT services, while maintaining emergency services, ICUs, emergency procedures, and emergency OT,
If washrooms are kept far from our work areas, then the chances of such incidents happening at night is higher.”
We have never feared death, we only fear rape.”
Since the strike was already announced, some patients came for consultation yesterday and some will come tomorrow,
Police outposts should be set up in every medical college and there must be round-the-clock CCTV camera monitoring,
Sixty percent of Indian doctors are women. This percentage is as high as 68% in the dental profession, 75% in physiotherapy and 85% in nursing. All health care professionals deserve a peaceful ambiance, safety, and security at workplace. We are appealing for your benign intervention to ensure appropriate measures to meet our demands,
The OPD is closed. We are allowing only those patients who need consultation on an emergency basis,
My mother has a serious condition, she needs blood transfusion, but I am running from pillar to post and there is no doctor. I am afraid I will lose her”.