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Of course, an agreement has been reached between the Punjab government and the doctors regarding the demands, but according to the PCMS Association, the strike will continue until the government promises to meet their demands in writing. During this time OPD services will remain temporarily closed. Only emergency services will be provided.
Earlier also, doctors had closed OPD services for three hours daily for three days. At the same time, the Health Minister says that a committee has been formed under the leadership of the Health Secretary regarding the demands and their meeting has also been fixed. He is confident that the association will end the strike soon. Here it is important to understand that the condition of public health services in Punjab is already full of challenges. Patients have to face problems due to the huge shortage of health services.
Waiting hours in health centres and hospitals are long. The pressure on health services is increasing day by day due to the shortage of doctors, nurses and other medical staff. This is affecting the quality of services. Patients in rural areas are not able to get even basic health services. However, new policies and schemes are being made by the government to improve the quality of health services and strengthen the system.
It also includes new technologies and facilities but there are big problems in their implementation. Lack of money and financial constraints are also an important issue. In such a situation, the impact of this strike by doctors is big and it is affecting the entire health system. Patients do not get health services on time and they are forced to wander outside. Getting treatment in private hospitals is not within the reach of common people. The lives of poor patients are in danger.
Undoubtedly, such strikes put a lot of pressure on the government, but a long strike or lack of medical services can have a long-term adverse effect on the health of patients. The Health Minister also admits the shortage of doctors in the state's public health services. In such a situation, efforts are being made at the government level to end the doctors' strike.
An agreement has been reached to meet the biggest demand of doctors' advancement. They have been assured of having separate personnel for security, installing CCTV cameras at entry and exit points. All hospitals will be directly connected to police stations, where police will be able to reach hospitals immediately if needed. Strict action will also be taken against those who harm doctors.
It is important to end this tussle between the government and doctors because it is directly affecting the poor patients. Hence, harsh behaviour of one party can cause problems for everyone.