Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Resident Doctors Strike Over Stipend Delays
PG resident doctors at Thiruvananthapuram MCH go on strike over non-payment of stipend
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Postgraduate resident doctors at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, initiated a strike due to the non-payment of their stipend for April. The doctors have threatened to continue the strike indefinitely if the payments are not made promptly, highlighting financial distress caused by administrative delays.
- 01Resident doctors at Thiruvananthapuram MCH are on strike due to unpaid stipends.
- 02The stipend for April has not been credited despite reassurances.
- 03Doctors are boycotting all non-emergency services until payments are made.
- 04Delays in stipend payments have been ongoing for six months.
- 05Faculty members criticized the administrative inefficiency leading to this issue.
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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.
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The strike disrupts medical services at the hospital, affecting patient care and the workload of remaining staff.
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