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Over 150 Surgeries Halted in Malegaon Due to Private Doctors' Strike; Protest Enters Third Day
Malegaon, August 7: Scheduled surgeries for approximately 150 to 200 patients across the city have come to a standstill after doctors belonging to the Indian Medical Association (IMA)—who run private hospitals and OPDs—shut down their operation theatres starting Thursday. Today marks the third day of the protest, which began on Tuesday (August 4).
With all IMA-member doctors (holding MBBS, MD, and equivalent qualifications) launching a strike to halt services, 350 OPDs in the city have remained closed for three days. As the state government did not take cognizance of the protest, gynecologists, orthopedists, general surgeons, and doctors at hospitals implementing the 'Jivandayi' scheme completely stopped surgical services from Thursday. Consequently, scheduled surgeries have been postponed. However, patients and their relatives are being advised to visit general hospitals for normal deliveries, Caesarean sections, orthopedic procedures, and other critical or urgent surgeries.
Closed Departments/Facilities:
Gynecology hospitals – 40
Orthopedic surgeons – 20
General surgeons – 20
Hospitals under 'Jivandayi' schemes – 10
Pathology labs – 10
Sonography labs – 25
Administrative officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the leave of medical experts and staff at the general hospital has been cancelled, and the facility is fully prepared for all types of treatments and surgeries. He expressed confidence that daily surgeries would continue without any issues.
The Bombay High Court has taken cognizance of this strike. Former President Dr. Mayur Shah informed that notices have been issued to the Indian Medical Association (Maharashtra), MARD, and the state government's Medical Education Department, and an urgent hearing is set to take place. The protest received a mixed response in the Satana, Kalwan, Deola, Nandgaon, and Chandwad talukas. Patients visiting outpatient departments faced difficulties as some private hospitals and clinics remained closed; however, emergency and urgent medical services continued to operate.
Malegaon, August 7: Scheduled surgeries for approximately 150 to 200 patients across the city have come to a standstill after doctors belonging to the Indian Medical Association (IMA)—who run private hospitals and OPDs—shut down their operation theatres starting Thursday. Today marks the third day of the protest, which began on Tuesday (August 4).
With all IMA-member doctors (holding MBBS, MD, and equivalent qualifications) launching a strike to halt services, 350 OPDs in the city have remained closed for three days. As the state government did not take cognizance of the protest, gynecologists, orthopedists, general surgeons, and doctors at hospitals implementing the 'Jivandayi' scheme completely stopped surgical services from Thursday. Consequently, scheduled surgeries have been postponed. However, patients and their relatives are being advised to visit general hospitals for normal deliveries, Caesarean sections, orthopedic procedures, and other critical or urgent surgeries.
Closed Departments/Facilities:
Gynecology hospitals – 40
Orthopedic surgeons – 20
General surgeons – 20
Hospitals under 'Jivandayi' schemes – 10
Pathology labs – 10
Sonography labs – 25
Administrative officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the leave of medical experts and staff at the general hospital has been cancelled, and the facility is fully prepared for all types of treatments and surgeries. He expressed confidence that daily surgeries would continue without any issues.
The Bombay High Court has taken cognizance of this strike. Former President Dr. Mayur Shah informed that notices have been issued to the Indian Medical Association (Maharashtra), MARD, and the state government's Medical Education Department, and an urgent hearing is set to take place. The protest received a mixed response in the Satana, Kalwan, Deola, Nandgaon, and Chandwad talukas. Patients visiting outpatient departments faced difficulties as some private hospitals and clinics remained closed; however, emergency and urgent medical services continued to operate.
With all IMA-member doctors (holding MBBS, MD, and equivalent qualifications) launching a strike to halt services, 350 OPDs in the city have remained closed for three days. As the state government did not take cognizance of the protest, gynecologists, orthopedists, general surgeons, and doctors at hospitals implementing the 'Jivandayi' scheme completely stopped surgical services from Thursday. Consequently, scheduled surgeries have been postponed. However, patients and their relatives are being advised to visit general hospitals for normal deliveries, Caesarean sections, orthopedic procedures, and other critical or urgent surgeries.
Closed Departments/Facilities:
Gynecology hospitals – 40
Orthopedic surgeons – 20
General surgeons – 20
Hospitals under 'Jivandayi' schemes – 10
Pathology labs – 10
Sonography labs – 25
Administrative officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the leave of medical experts and staff at the general hospital has been cancelled, and the facility is fully prepared for all types of treatments and surgeries. He expressed confidence that daily surgeries would continue without any issues.
The Bombay High Court has taken cognizance of this strike. Former President Dr. Mayur Shah informed that notices have been issued to the Indian Medical Association (Maharashtra), MARD, and the state government's Medical Education Department, and an urgent hearing is set to take place. The protest received a mixed response in the Satana, Kalwan, Deola, Nandgaon, and Chandwad talukas. Patients visiting outpatient departments faced difficulties as some private hospitals and clinics remained closed; however, emergency and urgent medical services continued to operate.
