Around 7,000 junior doctors across Telangana state initiated a strike on June 24, 2024, due to unmet demands from the government regarding stipend payments. Despite the strike, hospital services remained largely unaffected, according to a non-participating medical staff. The strike involves boycotting outpatient services, elective surgeries, and ward duties while emergency services continue. The President of the Telangana Junior Doctors Association has emphasized that their demands could be met quickly if the government and administration were committed.
Despite the recent release of Rs. 406 crore by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister to address salary issues, the junior doctors continue their strike, demanding the timely implementation of a green channel for stipend payments. However, Junior doctors continue their protest until their demands are fully addressed. The…
