Healthcare services at government medical colleges across Kerala are heading for major disruption as medical college doctors have announced an indefinite strike starting on the 13th, with only emergency services set to continue. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) said that teaching activities will be suspended from the 13th, followed by a complete Read More…
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 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s government hospitals are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, raising concerns about the state’s public healthcare system. The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has sounded the alarm, citing alarming figures from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). As of March 2023, a staggering 5,476 positions remained vacant under the Read More…