
Recently, the Supreme Court urged the protesting doctors to resume their duties.
Kolkata rape-murder case: The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS, New Delhi, on Thursday called off the 11-day strike after an assurance from the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
RDA, in a press communique, stated that "In the interest of the nation and in the spirit of public service, the RDA, AIIMS, New Delhi, has decided to call off 11-day strike. This decision comes in response to the appeal and direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Supreme Court for taking cognizance of the RG Kar Medical College incident and addressing the broader issue of safety and security for healthcare workers across the country."
"We also commend the formation of the National Task Force to ensure that these concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. We strongly urge the authorities to strictly adhere to the directives issued by the Supreme Court. Furthermore, we appreciate the court's directive that no punitive action be taken against the protesting doctors," it added.
Furthermore, they wrote: "We thank everyone who supported us in our pursuit of justice. Our commitment to our responsibilities remains steadfast, and we will continue to advocate for the rights and safety of healthcare workers through engagement with various authorities, ministries, institutional heads, members of the National Task Force, and the Honourable Supreme Court and our demand for CPA."
"Our primary responsibility- "patient care" remains our utmost priority, and we are dedicated to upholding it. We stand united in our mission. We will continue our struggle through symbolic protest after duty hours till justice is served and implementation of safety guidelines," it concluded.