The Times of India

Dombivli hospital row: IMA announces statewide 24-hour OPD strike over assault on healthcare staff by Shiv Sena corporator

The Indian Medical Association announced a 24-hour OPD services strike starting Monday. This action follows an alleged assault on hospital staff by a Shiv Sena corporator. Emergency and life-saving treatments will continue without interruption during the strike. The association demands the prosecution of the accused without political interference. They also seek amendments to the Maharashtra Medicare Act for stricter legal provisions.