The fast unto death by the trainee doctors entered the sixth day, with the condition of one of them remaining “critical”. (Photo: PTI)
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) expressed concern over the deteriorating health condition of the agitating junior doctors, who are fasting to death.
In the letter, IMA President RV Asokan said the West Bengal government was fully capable of meeting all their demands.
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“It has been almost a week since the young doctors of Bengal are fighting a battle of speed to the death. The IMA supports their just demands. They deserve your immediate attention. The Government of West Bengal is fully capable of meeting all demands to fulfil.” he says in the letter dated October 10, which was made public on Friday.
“Peaceful atmosphere and security are not a luxury. They are a prerequisite. We appeal to your goodness to resolve the issues with the young generation of doctors as elders and as heads of the government. The entire medical fraternity of India is concerned and trust you could save their lives if the offices of the Indian Medical Association could be of any help then we would be happy to help,” he added.
Asokan later told PTI that he was on his way to Calcutta to meet the trainee doctors who had been fasting since Saturday evening.
“I am going to Calcutta and will meet the young doctors who are on fast. I will also go to RG Kar Hospital to see the young doctor who has been admitted in the hospital. I will also talk to the other young doctors and then talking to the press,” he said.
When asked if he had received any response to his letter, he said: “We are waiting for that.”
The fast unto death by the trainee doctors entered the sixth day, with the condition of one of them remaining “critical”.
Doctor Aniket Mahato was admitted to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Thursday evening after his health condition deteriorated. A five-member medical board was established to oversee his treatment.
The protesting doctors are demanding justice for the deceased woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and immediate removal of Health Minister NS Nigam.
Their other demands include establishment of a centralized referral system for all hospitals and medical colleges in the state, implementation of bed vacancy monitoring system, and formation of task forces to ensure essential CCTV facilities, call areas and washrooms. at their workplaces.
They also demand increased police protection in hospitals, the recruitment of permanent female police personnel and swift filling of vacancies for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
The trainee doctors subsequently stopped working after the rape and murder of a fellow doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
They ended their agitation after 42 days on September 21, following assurances from the state government to look into their demands.
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First publication: October 11, 2024 | 1:37 PM IST