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PCMSA Punjab declares statewide symbolic strike following attack on SMO

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 20 (UNI) In response to the recent assault on Dr. Sunil Bhagat, senior Medical Officer (SMO), ESI Hospital, Hoshiarpur, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has announced a comprehensive state-wide symbolic strike scheduled for the upcoming Monday.
President of PCMSA, Dr. Akhil Sarin, conveyed in a press release that the strike intends to convey the profound resentment and concern within the medical community following the attack, which has resulted in Dr. Bhagat being hospitalized in critical condition. The assault, allegedly carried out by an attendant of a patient, has incited widespread outrage among healthcare professionals throughout the state.
As part of the strike, several crucial medical services will be temporarily suspended, including Outpatient Department (OPD) services, Elective Operation Theatres (OTs), and various medical examinations such as those for arms licenses, driving licenses, and drug tests. Furthermore, routine office work, meetings, video conferences, and VIP duties will be halted during this period. However, essential services such as emergency care, post-mortems, and medical examinations for prisoners will continue without interruption to ensure that critical healthcare needs are met during the strike.
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