Kalyani JNM Hospital Doctors Announce Mass Resignation Amid Ongoing Protests for Safety

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, October 13, 2024,  Kalyani :  In a significant development, 77 doctors from Kalyani JNM Hospital have decided to stage a 'public resignation' in solidarity with junior doctors currently on hunger strike. The doctors have formally communicated their decision to the hospital registrar via email, stating they will cease all medical duties starting Monday.

The mass resignation stems from growing concerns for both patient safety and the well-being of the junior doctors, who are facing severe health challenges as they continue their hunger strike. These junior doctors are advocating for a 10-point safety protocol to ensure better working conditions, particularly amid the ongoing festival season when patient inflow tends to rise.

In their email, the resigning doctors expressed that forcing medical staff to work under these conditions could lead to a crisis in patient care. "The mental state of our team is deteriorating, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide adequate treatment," they stated, highlighting the urgency of their situation.

This public resignation follows a wave of similar actions from doctors at RG Kar, SSKM, and other hospitals, all rallying behind the junior doctors' cause. Eight junior doctors are currently on hunger strike at Dharmatala, making a bold statement during this festive time to demand immediate attention from the government.

As the healthcare community stands united in their fight for safety and better working conditions, the situation at Kalyani JNM Hospital remains tense, with many now looking to the government for a swift resolution to these critical issues.