Junior doctors stage symbolic blindfold protest at KGH as stir enters 13th day
Junior doctors at King George Hospital in Andhra Pradesh staged a symbolic blindfold protest to demand better recognition of their workload and improved stipends. The strike, now in its 13th day, highlights the disparity in compensation compared to other states.
Why it matters
Healthcare labor disputes impact public service delivery and reflect broader systemic issues regarding the treatment and compensation of medical professionals in India.
Junior doctors of Andhra Medical College staged a symbolic protest at King George Hospital (KGH) in the city on Saturday, tying ribbons over their eyes as their agitation entered its 13th day.
The doctors said the protest was intended to highlight what they described as the government’s failure to recognise their workload, responsibilities and concerns. They said junior doctors were working long hours and shouldering a significant share of the healthcare workload, but their efforts and genuine concerns remained unaddressed.
The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (APJUDA) also pointed to the disparity in stipends between Andhra Pradesh and other States, saying it reflected the lack of recognition for the work and responsibilities shouldered by junior doctors.
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