Young Doctors Association (YDA) Raises Key Concerns at Press Conference
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) held a press conference at Ganga Ram Hospital, attended by YDA Provincial President Dr. Shoaib Niazi, Chairman Dr. Mudassir Ashrafi, and other prominent members including Dr. Usman Gujar, Dr. Ejaz Kharl, Dr. Haseeb Thand, Dr. Rashid Warraich, and Dr. Ahmed Gujar.
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During the press conference, the YDA highlighted several pressing issues and demands:
- Provision of hostel facilities for doctors at Ganga Ram Hospital.
- Upgradation of the lady doctors’ hostel at the hospital.
- The security company’s failure to pay its staff the minimum wage.
- A rise in theft incidents within the hospital premises.
- A shortage of essential medicines and the increasing number of thefts related to medical supplies.
The YDA emphasized the government’s role, stating, “It is the state’s responsibility to provide healthcare, education, and safety. We should not be forced to protest to have our demands met.”
Additionally, Dr. Haseeb Thand called for an audit of the JKAT examination and urged the induction of doctors who passed the exam last year.
In solidarity with doctors in Balochistan, the YDA has announced a strike in the Outpatient Department (OPD) on January 20, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
