Junior doctors strike at Patna Medical College and Hospital
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Junior doctors at Patna Medical College and Hospital have gone on strike, leading to the suspension of OPD services.
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- Junior doctors at Patna Medical College and Hospital launched an indefinite strike starting September 26, 2026, forcing the closure of outpatient department (OPD) services.
- Emergency, ICU, and essential life-saving services will continue to operate despite the industrial action.
- The Junior Doctors Association is demanding improved security following recent violence, a review of disciplinary actions against colleagues in Saharsa, revised pay for bond-posted doctors, and amendments to NOC policies.
- The strike highlights ongoing tensions between medical staff and the Bihar state health department regarding safety and employment conditions.
What to watch next
- Negotiations between the Junior Doctors Association and the Bihar Health Department
- Impact of the strike on patient care services at Patna Medical College and Hospital
- Resolution of the demands regarding the Saharsa disciplinary cases and bond doctor pay
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NamedIndia · Patna Medical College and Hospital · Bihar · Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital · Department of Health · Junior Doctors Association · Roshan Lal · Sushil Kumar Azad
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