Bengal Government Responds to Junior Doctors' Protests by Replacing Health Directors
Protest and Government Action in West Bengal
The West Bengal government has taken action in response to ongoing protests by junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College. The Director of Health Services, Dr. Kaustav Nayak, and Director of Medical Education, Dr. Debasish Halder, were removed from their positions following a meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the agitating junior doctors.
Details of the Resolutions
- Dr. Swapan Soren appointed as new Director of Health Services.
- Dr. Suparna Dutta assigned as Officer on Special Duty for Medical Education.
- Previous directors were accused of corruption in the health sector.
- Junior doctors have been on a 'cease work' protest for 39 days.
This decisive action came after pressure from junior doctors protesting the tragic rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. Allegations pointed towards the health ministry’s negligence and corruption, inciting the demand for accountability in the state's healthcare management.
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