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Chhattisgarh Doctors Protest, Run Parallel OPDs
25 Sep
Summary
- Junior doctors are running parallel OPDs outside medical colleges.
- Demands include Super Specialty Cadre and bond system reforms.
- Doctors seek better pay and improved working conditions.
Junior doctors across Chhattisgarh have initiated parallel outpatient department (OPD) services at their protest sites, extending their agitation beyond the seven-day deadline set by the health minister. The Chhattisgarh Junior Doctors Association (JDA) stated that no written order addressing their demands has been issued by the state government. Members are providing medical examinations, consultations, and treatment to patients at these alternative sites, underscoring their commitment to public health.
The association's core demands include establishing a Super Specialty Cadre to improve access to advanced treatments like transplants within the state. They are also pushing for comprehensive reforms to the MBBS and PG bond system, citing concerns over service conditions and substantial financial liabilities for doctors. Furthermore, they seek better remuneration for interns, residents, and bonded doctors, arguing that their current pay is low compared to other states.
The JDA stressed that their protest is not against patients but aims to strengthen Chhattisgarh's healthcare system. They are seeking respect for their services, job security, and concrete steps towards a more robust state healthcare infrastructure. The parallel OPDs aim to demonstrate their dedication to serving the public while advocating for necessary systemic changes.
