Kollam: The Kerala Government Medical Officers' Association (KGMOA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) have started a statewide protest over the death of a house surgeon in Kottarakkara taluk hospital.
Vandana Das (25) was stabbed to death by a school teacher while she was treating him early on Wednesday.
The flash strike began by completely shutting down Kottarakkara taluk hospital on Wednesday. Boycotting services, the staff in Kottarakkara taluk hospital took to the streets to mark their protest. The strike will continue till 8 am on Thursday, reported Manorama News.
KGMOA announced that only emergency services will be provided at all government hospitals in the state. House surgeons are also participating in the strike.
In a statement, KGMOA demanded that strict action must be taken against perpetrators to prevent the recurrence of such diabolical incidents. It also called for exemplary punishment of attackers so that it will act as a deterrent.
The association has asked the authorities to ensure that precautions to be taken while bringing an accused in custody for examination are strictly followed in all hospitals. It also called for the immediate implementation of the triage system (wherein patients who arrive at the casualty wing are categorised as per their medical condition to provide them with timely and appropriate treatment) in all hospitals across Kerala.
Sandeep attacked Vandana with scissors when she was dressing his wound. The assailant stabbed the young doctor six times.
It is learned that the accused Sandeep, a teacher at Nedumbana UP School was under treatment in a de-addiction centre. He also stabbed home guard Alex Kutty and Sub Inspector Manilal.The accused is currently under police custody.
The health minister expressed grief over the death of the doctor. She also raised concern over the attacks on health workers.
