Resident doctors have announced a temporary suspension of their ongoing strikes after months of protests and demonstrations demanding improved working conditions and higher salaries.
The National Committee of Resident Doctors, Pharmacists, and Dentists made the announcement in a statement, citing concerns about the impact of continued industrial action on their training and, consequently, on the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
“After careful consideration of the current situation and recognizing the importance of preserving public health and ensuring the continuity of healthcare services, we have decided to temporarily suspend our strikes,” the committee said in a statement.
The resident doctors had been engaged in a series of protests and strikes over the past year, demanding better working conditions, higher salaries, and increased government investment in the healthcare sector.
The most recent strikes took place on Monday and Thursday of last week.
While the strikes have been temporarily suspended, the committee said that the decision does not signal an end to their demands. Instead, they have called on local associations to hold general assemblies to discuss the next steps and to formulate a unified approach for moving forward.
Residents doctors have been protesting for several years, seeking better working conditions, higher pay, and improved healthcare services.
In 2015, the “Stethoscope Revolution” saw medical students and health professionals opposing a government plan that required them to work in rural areas for two years. They felt this plan threatened their careers and wouldn’t effectively address healthcare issues in rural regions.
In 2019, doctors and medical students protested against low wages and the privatization of healthcare. They were concerned that privatization would worsen working conditions and reduce the quality of public healthcare services.
In November 2024, medical workers, including resident doctors, went on strike to oppose healthcare reforms they believed would negatively impact their profession and patient care.
By January 2025, medical residents and interns decided to call off their strikes to focus on the next steps in their advocacy for better recognition and improved working conditions.
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