Gujarat: Govt Doctors Association protest over two hour extension of OPD timings
Gujarat Government Doctor Federation (GGFD) asked its doctor members to boycott the evening OPDs from 4 pm to 8 pm, including those on the weekend as part of their protest against the state government's decision to extend the timings.;
Vadodara: Days after the Gujarat government decided to extend the timings of the out-patient department (OPD) at state-run hospitals by two hours, the Gujarat Government Doctor Federation(GGDF) is protesting against the state government's decision to increase the timings of the OPD.
A GGDF office-bearer said, "Before issuing the circular, there have been no discussions whatsoever with the medical fraternity of the state and importantly with the government doctors."
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported about the announcement made by the additional chief secretary, Health, Manoj Aggarwal that the timings of the outpatient department (OPD) at state-run hospitals will be extended by two hours.
As per the order issued by the state government, the timings of the evening OPD have been revised, with an addition of two more hours, from 4 pm to 8 pm. GGFD asked its doctor members to boycott the evening OPDs from 4 pm to 8 pm, including those on the weekend as part of their protest against the state government's decision to extend the timings, reports the Times of India.
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