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AIIMS Jodhpur Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike After 31-Year-Old PG Doctor’s Suspected Suicide, Demand Work Reforms | Video

Jaipur: Resident doctors at AIIMS Jodhpur went on an indefinite strike following the alleged suicide of a postgraduate resident doctor. The AIIMS administration has formed a committee to investigate the incident. Jodhpur, Rajasthan: AIIMS Jodhpur resident doctors staged a protest and candle march following a colleague’s suicide, demanding an apology, compensation, resignation of the Executive…

AIIMS Jodhpur Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike After 31-Year-Old PG Doctor’s Suspected Suicide, Demand Work Reforms | Video

In Jodhpur, India, resident doctors at AIIMS Jodhpur initiated an indefinite strike after a postgraduate resident doctor, Dr. Raj Naresh Yadav, was reported to have committed suicide by suspected means. The administration has appointed a committee to investigate the incident, which has sparked concerns over toxic working conditions, extended duty hours, and unmet leave requests.

The doctors demanded an apology, financial compensation for the victim's family, the resignation of the Executive Director, and reforms to address work-related grievances. Despite a condolence meeting and an agreement to partially address their concerns, the residents remain steadfast in their demand for accountability and systemic improvements.

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