Postgraduate resident doctors at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, went on strike on May 12, 2026, due to the non-payment of their stipend for April. The Kerala Medical Postgraduates Association (KMPGA) issued a strike notice after the stipend was not credited despite repeated assurances. This situation has caused significant distress among the doctors, who stated they would boycott all elective services and non-emergency duties until their stipends are paid. The delay in payments has been attributed to administrative inefficiency, with faculty members expressing concern over the financial strain on resident doctors, many of whom rely solely on this income for their living expenses. The doctors expect their stipends to be credited by the following day, emphasizing the importance of timely payments to avoid undue stress.