PHC medical doctors in Andhra Pradesh proceed strike as talks with authorities make no headway

The assembly between Saurabh Gaur, Principal Secretary, Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, and representatives of the A.P. Primary Health Centres’ Doctors’ Association on October 17 (Friday) remained inconclusive because the medical doctors determined to proceed their strike.

As per data, the Principal Secretary had reiterated that 20% of seats can be allotted for the PHC medical doctors within the scientific branches of PG medical programs.

“There is not any progress in our talks, as nothing has been stated about our demand for a set 15% quota within the scientific branches for the subsequent three years. The Principal Secretary has knowledgeable us {that a} assembly might be held in November to debate the identical. The earlier 12 months, too, the federal government made comparable guarantees and went again on its phrase,” stated affiliation treasurer Vinod Kumar.

The authorities had, at the start of the strike, agreed to repair 15% quota for 3 years, nevertheless it was not holding its assertion, he alleged. “How can we be assured that the federal government will stick with its guarantees,” questioned Dr. Vinod Kumar.

Relay starvation strike

Since the talks stalled as soon as once more, the medical doctors plan to organise 24-hour relay starvation strikes. The protests would proceed even on Deepavali, the affiliation members stated.