GUWAHATI: The Junior Doctor's Association (JDA) of Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH) has announced its support for the nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA).
According to a press release issued by the JDA of JMCH on Friday, August 16, the strike is set to begin on Saturday, August 17, at 8 AM till their demands are met. This decision comes in response to the recent rape and murder of a junior resident doctor at RG KAR Medical College, West Bengal, on August 8, and a mob attack on protesting doctors on August 14.
The Junior Resident Doctors and interns at JMCH to withdraw from non-emergency services, including Outpatient Services and Elective OT services, while Emergency services will remain functional.
