BIRGUNJ: Doctors working at Narayani Hospital, Birgunj have submitted mass resignations in protest against vandalism at the hospital and the assault on medical personnel.
The doctors took the decision after their demands, including the resignation of the Chief District Officer and District Police Chief (SP) of Parsa, were not addressed. They had accused the administration of failing to take action against those involved in the attack and of mistreating doctors during subsequent discussions.
According to Dr Uday Narayan Singh, a doctor at Narayani Hospital, around 40 out of approximately 70 doctors working at the hospital have already submitted their resignations to Medical Superintendent Dr Chittaranjan Shah.
He said signatures from the remaining doctors were being collected and that all doctors were preparing to submit their resignations.
Meanwhile, health workers have halted even the emergency services at Narayani Hospital as part of their protest.
On July 24, Dr Pramod Ram, a medical officer at Narayani Hospital, was assaulted, while other health workers were also attacked and the hospital was vandalized. Dr Ram is currently receiving treatment at the National Trauma Centre.
Following the incident, doctors across the country had shut down outpatient department (OPD) services demanding legal action against those responsible. The ongoing protest has further intensified after doctors at Narayani Hospital announced mass resignations.
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