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KOZHIKODE: The Government doctors will go on 24-hour strike from 8 a.m. on May 23. M.K. Appunny, district president of the Kerala Government Medical Officers Association, said on Thursday that casualty service and private practice would come to a standstill on account of the agitation. The association leaders added that they would not be responsible for the inconvenience caused to the public on account of the strike as they have been "forced" by the Government to resort to a stir. However, they said the agitation would not prevent them from discharging their duties in the event of any medical emergency during the strike. The agitation, according to the association, was being launched against the move "to ruin the Government hospitals" and "to prevent the surrender of the health sector to private agencies." "This is a fight for justice. We appeal to all to support the agitation," the association leaders said on Thursday. The doctors said that opportunities for pursuing higher studies had declined owing to changes in the policies of the Government. Now, there is a decline in the availability of specialist doctors in Government service.
Higher education
Earlier, about 50 specialists entered the service every year. At present, the number has reduced to eight specialists. For, people are "usurping opportunities for higher education that are available to Government doctors." Next year, about 500 specialist-doctors are due to retire from Government service. As a result, many posts are likely to remain vacant for a long time. The private sector is bound to benefit from the situation. "The agitation is against the policies of the Government that help private agencies in the health sector. This is a fight for the people," Dr. Appunny said.
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