The Union Health Ministry of India on Saturday (August 17) urged the doctors to end their nationwide strike, called in protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, assuring the formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals.

India: IMA writes to PM Modi, lists demands for safety of doctors after Kolkata rape case

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday began its strike with the withdrawal of non-essential health services across the country in the wake of the recent assault on doctors in West Bengal.

Indian Medical Association begins nationwide strike in support of protesting West Bengal doctors

Striking junior doctors across West Bengal on Thursday refused to end their stir till they are provided adequate security in government hospitals and defied a deadline set by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who alleged that opposition BJP and CPI(M) were instigating the protesters as part of a "conspiracy" and giving communal colour to the issue.

West Bengal: Striking doctors defy Mamata Banerjee's deadline to resume work, she accuses BJP of giving protests 'communal colour'

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India: IMA writes to PM Modi, lists demands for safety of doctors after Kolkata rape case

Indian Medical Association begins nationwide strike in support of protesting West Bengal doctors

West Bengal: Striking doctors defy Mamata Banerjee's deadline to resume work, she accuses BJP of giving protests 'communal colour'

Should govt fix prices of medical services in private clinics?