Doctors' protest continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, November 17 2022:
Donning black badges while on duty, doctors of Chandel district staged a sit-in-protest at Chandel District Hospital Complex today.
The protest was staged in support of the demands raised by All Manipur Health Services Doctors' Association (AMHSDA) .
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.