Thiruvananthapuram: Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched another round of protests today, boycotting outpatient (OP) services under the banner of the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA). The agitation comes amid growing frustration over the state government’s continued inaction on a series of long-pending demands.
Despite staging a similar boycott last Monday, the government has yet to respond, prompting doctors to escalate their protest. The KGMCTA has announced that OP services will also be boycotted on November 5, 13, 21, and 29, with theory classes for medical students also suspended on those days.
While routine OP operations remain halted, emergency services, including casualty, labour rooms, and ICUs, will function as usual to ensure patient safety. The association has also reaffirmed its decision to boycott official meetings as part of the ongoing agitation.
The protest centers on several key demands — including rectifying pay anomalies for entry-level Assistant Professors, speeding up PSC (Public Service Commission) appointments, releasing pending salary revision arrears, and facilitating temporary transfers while ensuring permanent appointments in line with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
KGMCTA leaders have accused the government of neglecting genuine concerns that directly affect the functioning of medical education and public healthcare. With the government showing little sign of intervention, the doctors’ association has warned that the protests may intensify further if their grievances remain unaddressed.
