Protests erupted in Visakhapatnam over the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The AP Junior Doctors’ Association (APJUDA) at Andhra Medical College has been on strike for three days, garnering support from Home Minister Vanglapudi Anitha. Meanwhile, approximately 2,000 postgraduate doctors and interns at King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam are sustaining their strike. The Andhra Pradesh Primary Health Centres Doctors Association staged a two-hour candle march in Visakhapatnam to demand justice for the victim and increased security for medical professionals. APJUDA’s vice president, T. Pruthvi Raj, called for a national act to safeguard doctors on duty, vowing to continue the strike until their demands for a central protection act and justice for the slain doctor and her family are met.
In a separate development, IT minister Nara Lokesh urged for collective action to ensure the safety and dignity of women through social media. Despite the strike, KGH authorities managed to provide essential medical services, treating 1,460 outpatients on Saturday. Dr. Sivananda, the superintendent of KGH, highlighted their commitment to patient care, stating that many patients were unaware of the strike and were treated without disruption. However, all non-emergency services at the hospital remained suspended.
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