Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of all non-emergency medical services starting from 6:00 AM on Saturday August 17 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of the post-graduate trainee lady doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
They are pushing for robust working and living conditions for resident doctors IMA issued five key demands including the implementation of a central law to prevent violence against healthcare professionals in the workplace. The IMA stated that all essential services will continue to be provided, and emergency departments will remain staffed.
