LAHORE: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) on Monday kept the momentum of its strike in all the government hospitals in Punjab against the Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) Reform Act for the 4th straight day.
The Outdoor Patient Department (OPD) at the hospitals across the Punjab remained closed due to the strike which is costing the patients unbearable pains.
The YDA has reaffirmed its determination to continue the strike at the OPDs till the acceptance of their demands. Their demands include stopping of the alleged privatisation of hospitals and implementation of the MTI Act, announcement of the service structure and provision of security to doctors.
Doctors and staff members of DHQ Hospital hold a protest against the strike of Young Doctors Association at a hospital. Photo: Online/Raja Asim
The nurses are demanding an increase in pay, proper service structure and regularisation of their services. Protesters have announced that they reject the Regional Health Authority and District Health Authority.
