Jr Doctors from RG Kar, 2 other medical colleges head to flood-hit areas for relief

Teams of doctors from three prominent medical colleges, including RG Kar Medical College, are mobilizing to relieve flood-affected areas in West Bengal. Junior doctors from RG Kar, Medinipur, and Bankura Medical Colleges have stepped forward to help the victims by supplying essential items such as drinking water, dry food, medicines, and tarps. These teams plan to set up relief camps in the worst-hit districts of South Bengal, offering medical assistance to those affected.

On Friday, the teams will leave for various flood-ravaged areas, carrying supplies to assist the flood victims. The Junior Doctors' Association has emphasized its commitment to serving the people in these difficult times. "The public supported us during our struggle, and now we must stand by them. As doctors, we must help," a statement from the organization read. Their efforts highlight the dedication of the medical community in the state to providing much-needed aid during a crisis.

This relief initiative comes after a 42-day agitation led by junior doctors following the death of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August. The strike was marked by demands for improved safety measures for healthcare workers in state hospitals. Multiple discussions with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Chief Secretary Manoj Pant addressed these concerns.

On Thursday, Chief Secretary Manoj Pant directed Health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam to enhance the state's health infrastructure. Following this directive, junior doctors announced they would end their agitation and resume emergency services by Saturday, marking a return to normalcy in state hospitals.