Doctors' protest continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, November 12 2022:
District Health Society Noney today staged a sit-in protest at CMO Office Campus, Noney in support of the demands raised by All Manipur Health Services Doctors' Association (AMHSDA) .
Speaking to media persons, Dr Zianthuilung Kamei, CMO Noney stated that the sit-in was staged to protest the Government's failure to fulfil the demands made by AMHSDA.
He also highlighted the hardships faced by doctors and paramedical staff who are posted in hill areas during the raining season and at the time of epidemic.
The charter of demands put forth by AMHSDA included time-bound promotion and extending retirement age of specialist & non-specialist doctors to 65 years; creation of Director General post for directorates of Health Services, Family Welfare Services, Public Health and Medical Education; fixation of Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) with effect from January 1, 2016 as per 7th Central Pay Commission; strict adherence to Transfer and Posting Policy of Health Services 2017; allowing MHS doctors to hold top posts on seniority basis; implementation of proposed MHS Rules 2020 and Amendments; and provision of risks and difficult area posting allowances.