Junior doctors' strike continues as talks with Health Minister fail
Despite the government's positive initial response, there was no clarity on several key issues.
- Telangana
NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:24 Jun 2024 6:40 PM IST
HYDERABAD: The talks between protesting junior doctors and State Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha failed to yield any positive results on Monday. Consequently, the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (TJUDA) decided to continue their indefinite boycott of medical services, including outpatient facilities, elective surgeries, and inpatient ward duties, as most of their demands were not addressed.
The strike began five days ago when junior doctors appealed to the government to pay their stipends and resolve other long-standing issues. Despite the passing days, the government has not responded satisfactorily, prompting the doctors to continue their protests.
Emergency services remain operational, but patients across many Telangana hospitals face severe difficulties due to the ongoing strike. The junior doctors are urging the government to address their grievances urgently.
On Monday, discussions between the junior doctors and Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha concluded without a resolution. More than 4,000 junior doctors across Telangana are participating in the strike, demanding increased stipends, better working conditions, and measures to prevent attacks on doctors.
Despite the government's positive initial response, there was no clarity on several key issues, leading the junior doctors to maintain their strike.
