AIIMS nurses on relay hunger strike
New Delhi: Around 4000 nursing staffs of the country' premier institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) initiated 2-day relay hunger strike to protest against the appalling working conditions, irregularity in pay revision and delay in EHS (Dept. of Family Medicine) facilities for them.
The strike was launched on October 14, 2019 (Monday) where the AIIMS nursing staffs drew the hospital administration's attention towards the atrocities faced by them.
Protesting staffs have alleged inaction by the administration pertinent to the facilities ought to be provided to staffs. As per various media accounts, the nurses have specifically pointed out that there are no separate treatment facilities for the staffs and they are given long due dates for surgeries. Moreover, they are not given any reimbursement amount if they go for treatment elsewhere, as cashless facilities cannot be availed at other hospitals. Further, the hospital administration deducts Rs 650 per month for EHS- related services whereas the services are pathetic. The quarters allotted to the staffs after 15 years of service are also in dilapidated condition.
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