New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) Thursday decided to end its 11-day strike, called to protest against the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata, following ‘positive directions’ from the Supreme Court.
The apex court earlier in the day asked protesting doctors to resume work and assured them that no adverse action would be taken after they rejoin.
“#FAIMA has decided to call off the strike following positive directions from the #Chief Justice of India. We welcome the acceptance of our prayers for interim protections and the necessary steps to enhance security in hospitals. United, we will continue to fight legally,” FAIMA, an umbrella body of doctors, said in a post on X.
The move comes soon after several resident doctors’ associations (RDAs) called off their strike over Kolkata incident, following an appeal from the Supreme Court.
RDAs of AIIMS Delhi, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College and the Delhi government-run Indira Gandhi Hospital also announced their decision to call off the strike.
The assault and murder of the junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital sparked nationwide protests. August 12, RDAs started a nationwide protest, halting outpatient department (OPD) services. Emergency services continued as usual.
PTI