Hyderabad: NIMS resident doctors call off strike after management assures enhanced security measures
NIMS resident doctors called off their strike on Saturday after hospital management agreed to strengthen security measures following alleged incidents involving doctors. OPD and elective services resumed, while new measures include QRTs, security personnel, CCTV surveillance, police outposts and panic buttons.
Hyderabad: The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on Saturday morning called off their strike following assurances from the hospital management.
Outpatient (OPD) and elective medical services have resumed normal operations from Saturday morning.
The strike was initially launched when a junior resident was allegedly verbally abused and was threatened by relatives of a patient.
Following negotiations between the RDA and the hospital administration, the NIMS agreed to implement better security facilities.
The hospital management has also registered FIRs related to similar incidents that occurred on August 31, 2026, and September 16, 2026.
A dedicated Security and Safety Committee has been established to review current protocols, prevent violence, and streamline emergency responses.
The NIMS mamagement has also agreed to upgrade infrastructure by deploying Quick Response Teams (QRT), additional security personnel, police outposts, CCTV surveillance, and panic buttons.
The RDA submitted specific amendments demanding clear deadlines for implementation, clear response times for violent incidents, and the creation of Violence/Incident Review and Counselling Committees.
The RDA expressed gratitude to the NIMS Director and management for their constructive response.
While the strike has been called off to prioritize patient care, the association in a press release said that it will continuously monitor the implementation of additional security measures to ensure a safe working environment for all healthcare professionals.
