Doctors strike latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the doctors' strike:
India:
- The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called off its strike after the government agreed to their demands, including the implementation of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill and the setting up of a high-level committee to address the concerns of doctors. (Source: The Hindu)
- The strike, which began on June 22, affected over 15,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country, leading to a shortage of medical services and causing inconvenience to patients. (Source: The Times of India)
United States:
- The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced that it will be launching a national campaign to address the growing concern of burnout among doctors. The campaign, called "Unite to Fight Physician Burnout," aims to raise awareness about the issue and provide resources to help doctors manage their workload and reduce stress. (Source: Medscape)
- The AMA has also called for increased funding for graduate medical education (GME) programs, citing a shortage of primary care physicians and a need for more residency slots. (Source: Modern Healthcare)
United Kingdom:
- The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that it will be holding a ballot of its members to determine whether to take industrial action over the government's plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS). The BMA is concerned that the reforms will lead to a shortage of doctors and a decline in the quality of patient care. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has also expressed concerns about the impact of the reforms on the NHS, citing a shortage of doctors and a need for increased funding. (Source: The Telegraph)
Australia:
- The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for increased funding for the public hospital system, citing a shortage of doctors and a need for improved infrastructure. The AMA is also advocating for a national approach to healthcare funding, rather than the current system of state-based funding. (Source: The Australian)
- The AMA has also expressed concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare system, citing a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a need for increased funding for public health programs. (Source: ABC News)
Other countries:
- In Canada, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has called for increased funding for the healthcare system, citing a shortage of doctors and a need for improved infrastructure. The CMA is also advocating for a national approach to healthcare funding, rather than the current system of provincial-based funding. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
- In South Africa, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called for increased funding for the public healthcare system, citing a shortage of doctors and a need for improved infrastructure. The SAMA is also advocating for a national approach to healthcare funding, rather than the current system of provincial-based funding. (Source: News24)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news on doctors' strikes, and there may be other updates and developments in different countries and regions.