Srinagar, Aug 12 : Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) Monday announced a shutdown of elective services from tomorrow in response to tragic events at R.G Kar Medical College Kolkata, West Bengal.
“The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) expresses profound grief and a deep sense of responsibility as we denounce the tragic events at R.G. Kar Medical College. The brutal and unjust death of a second-year resident doctor, while on duty, represents a grave violation of safety within our medical community,” reads a statement issued by the Association to GNS.
“In light of emerging facts and the appalling police manhandling of our colleagues in Kolkata, FAIMA and the RDAs it represents, are compelled to immediately escalate their response. We are committed to ensuring that justice is served and that the safety of our colleagues nationwide is upheld.”
FAIMA, the statement reads, urgently calls on all Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDAs) and medical organizations across the country to unite at this critical moment. Justice for our deceased colleague is non-negotiable.
“To address these urgent issues, FAIMA convened an emergency meeting on the 11th of August, 2024 at 9 PM with all major RDAs and key stakeholders. Key executives from RDA AIIMS, PGIMER ARD, JIPMER RDA as well RDAs from various INIs and AIIMS, all major state RDAs from West Bengal, Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana etc. have joined and agreed that a nationwide response is the need of the hour,” reads the statement.
“In solidarity with doctors protesting in West Bengal, FAIMA calls for an immediate nationwide response from all RDAs across the country, and an indefinite shutdown of all elective services, starting from Tuesday, 13th August, 2024 with the demands, including; Implementation of the Central Protection Act (CPA): We demand the immediate implementation of the CPA or a similar law to ensure the protection of doctors across the country; Transparent Investigation: We insist on a proper and transparent investigation into the case, as recent incidents have cast doubt on the integrity of ongoing investigations and immediate transfer to CBI.”
The Association while demanding resignation of responsible authorities, said that they demand the resignation of all authorities responsible for the failure to protect the dignity and life of the on-duty female doctor involved in this tragic incident including the Principal of RG Kar Medical College.
“Emergency services will not be affected, and we trust that the state and central governments will act promptly to address our legitimate demands and take urgent steps to safeguard the well-being of all healthcare professionals in the country,” reads the statement further. (GNS)
