Kolkata, India, October 18, 2024: The fast-unto-death by junior doctors in West Bengal has reached its 13th day, as they demand justice for the alleged rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. Six doctors have already been hospitalized due to deteriorating health. The protest also seeks improved workplace security, a centralized hospital referral system, monitoring of bed vacancies, and task forces for essential facilities. Additional demands include increased police presence, recruitment of women personnel, and filling healthcare vacancies. Hund
Kolkata, India, October 18, 2024: The fast-unto-death by junior doctors in West Bengal has reached its 13th day, as they demand justice for the alleged rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. Six doctors have already been hospitalized due to deteriorating health. The protest also seeks improved workplace security, a centralized hospital referral system, monitoring of bed vacancies, and task forces for essential facilities. Additional demands include increased police presence, recruitment of women personnel, and filling healthcare vacancies. Hundreds of citizens have joined in support.
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