LNJP Hospital Mass Terminate 95 COVID Nurses Via a Watsapp Message

He added, "On March 3, we were sent a WhatsApp message. There was no other official communication. When we spoke to the authorities, we were told that if there is a requirement, we will be called back. But there's no guarantee. We worked for long hours risking lives during the Delta wave, we didn't expect this kind of treatment."

Meanwhile, an official of the Lok Nayak hospital said, "The nurses were hired for 45 days last year for Covid management. Once cases came down, their services were extended by three-four months. Many have been absorbed as well. Only those whose performance was not up to the mark have been asked not to continue."

The nurses associated with Lady Hardinge Medical College are also in protest over their termination of services on March 22. A nurse whose service was terminated spoke to the TOI. "We were hired on a contractual basis for three months when the second wave began last year. But they continued with our service and deployed us in different departments for non-Covid work as well. Now the administration says they don't have funds. We have no other choice but to protest." 

The hospital officials did not respond to any queries.  

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