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Doctors stage protest at various places
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul/Bishnupur, November 11 2022:
Donning black badges while on duty, doctors of Ukhrul district staged a sit-in-protest in front of Ukhrul District Hospital, Hungpung today.
The protest was staged in support of the demands raised by All Manipur Health Services Doctors' Association (AMHSDA) .
Speaking to media persons, the doctors expressed their disappointment over the lackadaisical attitude of the State Government towards the demands of AMHSDA.
They informed that the protest was launched following the failure of the Government to fulfil the demands of AMHSDA despite repeated appeals to resolve the issue.
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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.
The protesting doctors in Ukhrul district also expressed their commitment to support any movement and further course of action as decided by AMHSDA in the future in case the Government failed to fulfil the charter of demands.
Moreover, doctors of Bishnupur district also staged a sit-in protest at District Hospital Complex, Bishnupur in support of AMHSDA.
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