AIIMS docs on partial strike over suspension of colleagues

The AIIMS Resident Doctors Associaton (RDA) on Tuesday went on a partial strike after the administration did not revoke the suspension of five resident doctors over a nurse's death due to alleged negligence.

The RDA has also threatened that if suspension orders are not taken back in the next 24 hours, it will shut down all emergency and critical care services. In a letter to the Director, the RDA said that during their meeting with the administration and nursing union representatives on Tuesday a consensual decision was taken that the suspension orders against the five doctors concerned will be revoked with immediate effect.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday demanded immediate revocation of suspension of five AIIMS resident doctors, while stressing the need for cohesion and mutual respect between doctors and nurses, describing them as "two pillars" of healthcare delivery system. Agencies