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Kerala IMA: Healthcare Staff Deserve Holiday Allowance
21 Aug
Summary
- IMA urges government to provide holiday allowance for healthcare staff.
- Healthcare workers provide round-the-clock services on all public holidays.
- Allowance is seen as recognition for dedication and sacrifice.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Kerala has called upon the state government to institute a special holiday-duty allowance for healthcare professionals and hospital staff. This demand follows the government's recent decision to grant such an allowance to police personnel.
The IMA highlighted that doctors, nurses, and other hospital employees work tirelessly 365 days a year, without any breaks on public holidays like Onam, Vishu, and Christmas. Essential services such as emergency departments, ICUs, and casualty wards must remain operational at all times.
Dr. M.N. Menon, the state president of IMA, emphasized that providing this allowance would serve as a deserved recognition from the government for the unwavering dedication and sacrifices made by healthcare workers. He stated that those who ensure societal safety and health deserve equal acknowledgement for their continuous service.
