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AIIMS Jodhpur resident doctor strike

Overview

Resident doctors at AIIMS Jodhpur launched an indefinite strike following the death of 31-year-old anesthesia resident Dr. Rajnaresh Yadav. Dr. Yadav was found unconscious in a hospital washroom while on duty, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible injection overdose.

Protesting medical staff demanded a public apology from the institution, the resignation of Director Dr. Govardhan Dutt Puri, and 5 crore rupees in compensation for the deceased's family. The doctors also cited grievances regarding working conditions, specifically mentioning excessive workloads and 36-hour shifts. The strike resulted in the suspension of regular outpatient department services, though emergency and critical care remained operational.

Entities

Vishwas Nangre Patil · Resident Doctors Association, AIIMS Nagpur · All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur · AIIMS Nagpur · Nagpur Police

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    AIIMS Nagpur doctors end protest after security assurances

    Resident doctors at AIIMS Nagpur ended protests following an assault on a colleague after police and hospital officials promised enhanced security and a crackdown on ‘VIP culture’ and violence.

  2. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    AIIMS Jodhpur doctors strike after resident doctor's death

    Resident doctors at AIIMS Jodhpur are on indefinite strike following the death of Dr. Rajnaresh Yadav, demanding administrative accountability and better working conditions.

Sources

aajsamaaj.com · aajtak.com · enavabharat.com · hindi.news18.com · medicaldialogues.in · newindianexpress.com · samacharnama.com · thecsrjournal.in · timesnownews.com