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We demand central law for protection of doctors, safety of hospital: IMA General Secy

Doctors of NRS Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient who died on June 10. They demand safety and security at the hospital.

We demand central law for protection of doctors, safety of hospital: IMA General Secy

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Published : Jun 18, 2019, 10:25 AM IST

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Updated : Jun 18, 2019, 1:35 PM IST

New Delhi: Demanding measures to augment safety and security, doctors of the NRS Medical College and Hospital have staged a protest at its premises in Kolkata.

IMA General Secy

Indian Medical Association (IMA) General secretary Dr RV Ashokan said, "We demand a central law for the protection of doctors and safety of the hospital. Although 19 states have a law, it's not included in CRPC and IPC."

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Dr Ashokan stated that though the initiative was taken in 2015 by the Modi Government, it has not been implemented.

"There should be three-layer security arrangements in hospitals for hospitals and doctors," he further added.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the striking medicos at the state secretariat. A doctors' delegation apprised Banerjee of the problems they have been facing at medical colleges and hospitals and said they fear for their safety.

The doctors went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient, who died on June 10.

Also Read | Mamata Banerjee meets protesting doctors, assures new security measures

New Delhi: Demanding measures to augment safety and security, doctors of the NRS Medical College and Hospital have staged a protest at its premises in Kolkata.

IMA General Secy

Indian Medical Association (IMA) General secretary Dr RV Ashokan said, "We demand a central law for the protection of doctors and safety of the hospital. Although 19 states have a law, it's not included in CRPC and IPC."

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Dr Ashokan stated that though the initiative was taken in 2015 by the Modi Government, it has not been implemented.

"There should be three-layer security arrangements in hospitals for hospitals and doctors," he further added.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the striking medicos at the state secretariat. A doctors' delegation apprised Banerjee of the problems they have been facing at medical colleges and hospitals and said they fear for their safety.

The doctors went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient, who died on June 10.

Also Read | Mamata Banerjee meets protesting doctors, assures new security measures

Intro:New Delhi: There is no respite in the week long strike by doctors across India ptotesting
West Bengal violence. Now, reports doing the round on the involvement of political parties into the strike for political milage.

Body:ETV Bharat in an exclusive interview with Indian Medical Association (IMA) secretary general Dr RV Ashokan had a detailed discussion on various issues related to the on going strike.

"A smile and a hug could have solved the issue...had it been solved on day one, nobody could have taken any advantage. Any political party will bargain, if any situation is allowed to linger in...but IMA does not have any political association," said Dr Asokan.

Dr Asokan's statement assumes mush more significance following the fact that some political parties are reportedly trying to get milage of the situation.

The IMA called for a 24-hour long strike across India opposition the attacks on doctors. During this period, there will be no function in non-emergency sector.

"We demand a central law for the protection of doctors and safety of hospital. Although 19 states have a law but it's not included in CRPC and IPC," said Dr Asokan.

He said that the initiative was taken in 2015 by the Modi Governmnet"but it has not been implemented."

"There should be three layer security arrangements in hospitals for hospitals and doctors," he added.

Conclusion:Dr Asokan is hopeful that the meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a delegation of doctors would definitely bring some good results.

Eversince the agitation has been started, health sector have badly been affected.

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Last Updated : Jun 18, 2019, 1:35 PM IST

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