Kerala doctors back nationwide strike

The Kerala chapter of the Indian Medical Association has expressed solidarity to the 24-hour nationwide strike called by the medical body on Monday. According to officers, both doctors and medical students from government and private hospitals will participate in the strike.
Though medicos will stay away from outpatient services, emergency facilities including the casualty and operation theatres will function undisrupted. IMA Kerala state president Dr Sugathan M E will inaugurate the protest march to the secretariat. Similar protest marches will be held in every district, members said. According to doctors, a symbolic march will be held in Ernakulam with professionals donning helmets and bandages as a mark of protest. “A central law should be enacted to prevent violence against healthcare workers at hospitals. It is the responsibility of state governments to ensure a safe and secure work environment for all doctors in hospitals. They should be protected from baseless allegations and physical attacks, especially from the public,” Sugathan said.

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