HealthAI imageJharkhand Junior Doctors Strike Over Stipend and Duty Hours
In April 2026, junior doctors at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, went on strike demanding an increase in their stipend. The strike affected OPD and emergency services. Doctors stated that their stipend had not been revised for a long time, making it difficult to manage rising living costs. The situation highlights challenges faced by doctors, including unpaid stipends and 36-hour duty shifts.
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