GUWAHATI: In response to recent violent incidents involving medical students and a severe breach of peace at R G Kar Medical College, Kolkata, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared a nationwide withdrawal of services by modern medicine doctors.
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This action is set to begin at 6 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, and will last for 24 hours, concluding at 6 AM on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The decision follows a brutal attack on students at the Kolkata Medical College and subsequent violent clashes on the eve of Independence Day.
During this 24-hour period, all routine outpatient departments (OPDs) and elective surgeries will be suspended. However, essential services will continue, and provisions will be made to manage casualties effectively.
