MARD doctors go on one-day strike in support of WB doctors

MARD doctors go on one-day strike in support of WB doctors

Pune: The Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), the Interns Association and the undergraduate MBBS students observed a day-long mass bunk on Friday to protest over violence against doctors in the government hospital in West Bengal. 

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) members also observed 
a one-day protest by tying black ribbons on Friday. 

The Alliance of Doctors for Ethical Healthcare (ADEH) showed solidarity with the doctors in West Bengal and demanded justice, safe 
and improved working conditions for doctors across the country.

Speaking to Sakal Times, Dr Shishir Khose, MARD President from BJ General Medical College (BJGMC) said, “MARD has demanded a strong law against this violence. We condemn the brutal attacks on doctors in Kolkata. We have observed a mass bunk between 8 am to 5 pm to mark our protest. Healthcare is a crucial aspect of any person’s life. No doctor should feel scared in treating patients. We appeal to the government to make strong laws against such attacks,” said Dr Khose. 

Giving details of the protest, Dr Sanjay Patil, President of IMA Pune branch said that all IMA members from the city protested by wearing black badges while working on Friday.

“The IMA Pune MSN (Medical Students Network), along with MARD, held protests in all medical colleges, especially BJ GMC, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Shrimati Kashibai Navale Medical College. In the afternoon, IMA members, along with office-bearers conducted a dharna andolan at the District Collector’s office and submitted a memorandum to Resident Deputy Collector Dr Jayashree Katare,” said Dr Patil.

Dr Arun Gadre, the member of the Alliance of Doctors for Ethical Healthcare (ADEH), expressed shock and sorrow at the grievous assault on junior doctors Dr Paribaha Mukherjee and Dr Yash Tekwani at NRS Medical Hospital in West Bengal.

“ADEH, in the strongest terms, condemned the escalation of violence and attempts at intimidation that have ensued in West Bengal in the aftermath of the protests by junior doctors in the last few days. In wake of the increasing violence against doctors across the country, ADEH also urges the government to acknowledge the severity of the situation and take proactive and comprehensive steps to ensure the safety of the medical community,” said Dr Gadre.

He said proactive action will go a long way in mitigating the deficit in the doctor-patient relationship. 

“Along with enacting legislation for prevention of violence to healthcare professionals and institutions, the government should also focus on long-term investment in medical infrastructure, human resources and system reforms that ensure transparency in treatment, billing and effective grievance redressal mechanisms,” said Dr Gadre. 

Apex healthcare industry body NATHEALTH stated that doctors and health care providers are the backbones of modern health care delivery and they require a safe environment to save lives.  

Dr Sudarshan Ballal, President of NATHEALTH said, “We need to understand that medical professionals and establishments are doing their jobs and trying to save lives.” “The government must ensure the safety and security of doctors and paramedic workers at all times. NATHEALTH will be willing to work with the government to create a safe health care environment,” said Dr Ballal.

Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Secretary General of NATHEALTH, added that there is deep concern regarding violence against medical community and requested government to assure a safe work environment.

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