Doctors’ Strike Hits Patient Care Services at Government Medical College Hospitals in Kerala.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Patient care services across government medical college hospitals (MCHs) in Kerala have been severely disrupted as medical college doctors intensified their indefinite strike. The doctors, who were already boycotting outpatient clinics and academic activities, have suspended all non-emergency surgeries and medical procedures since Thursday. This escalation has left many patients, who rely on these tertiary care centers, in a difficult situation as routine healthcare services remain paralyzed.

The Kerala government has taken a tough stance against the protest, declaring that ‘dies non’ will be applicable to all striking employees. However, leaders of the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) have maintained that they will not be intimidated by such measures. They asserted that the strike would continue until their demands are met, accusing the government of showing no resolve to settle the ongoing crisis. As both parties remain firm in their positions, the healthcare sector in the state continues to face significant challenges. (TheHindu)

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