NIMS doctors call off strike after security assurances

NIMS Resident Doctors Association called off its strike after the hospital assured enhanced security measures following an alleged threat to a junior resident. NIMS will deploy QRTs, additional security personnel, CCTV and panic buttons, while doctors seek implementation deadlines.

Hyderabad: The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on Saturday morning called off their strike following assurances of enhanced security measures at the institute and resumed outpatient and elective medical services.

The strike was launched when a junior resident was 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.

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The hospital management has also registered FIRs related to similar incidents that occurred on August 31 and September 16.

A dedicated Security and Safety Committee has been established to review current protocols, prevent violence, and streamline emergency responses.

The NIMS management also agreed to upgrade infrastructure by deploying Quick Response Teams (QRT), additional security personnel, police outposts, CCTV surveillance, and panic buttons.

The RDA has demanded clear deadlines for implementation, clear response times for violent incidents, and creation of Violence/Incident Review and Counselling Committees.