State PCS - Haryana (HCS)

• 26 Jul 2024

Doctors Strike in Haryana

Why in News?

Recently, Government doctors in Haryana have commenced an indefinite strike to protest against the non-fulfilment of their diverse demands, disrupting services in State-run hospitals.

Key Points

• The strike was initiated by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, an organization that represents government doctors in the state.
• The doctors are demanding the creation of a specialized department for them and a career advancement program that provides parity with their counterparts working for the Central government.
  • The other demands of the doctors include no direct recruitment of senior medical officers and reduction in the bond amount for postgraduate courses.
• The State government has appealed to the body to consider the effect of the strike on patients.