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Nurses Locked Down at NIMS During Silent Protest
15 Dec
Summary
- Nurses were briefly prevented from moving on campus during a silent rally.
- Hospital management negotiated with union leaders after the incident.
- Nurses are awaiting a meeting with the Health Minister regarding demands.
Nursing officers at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad faced temporary restrictions on campus movement on Monday, December 15, 2025. The NIMS Nursing Union reported that hospital authorities directed security to block gates during a planned silent rally, a move intended to highlight ongoing unresolved issues.
The situation de-escalated after hospital management engaged in discussions with union representatives. During these talks, it was indicated that the concerns would need to be addressed at the Health Minister's level, and an appointment would be facilitated. The union subsequently directed staff back to duty, emphasizing their commitment to patient care.
The protest aimed to draw attention to increasing workloads, restoration of medical services for contract staff's parents, vacant post recruitment, leave encashment, cadre review, and pay scales for college lecturers. Unresolved demands include earned leave encashment and an enhanced gratuity amount, with the union also seeking three months of maternity leave.
