○ According to local reports, on the 16th, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) declared a nationwide strike in response to the assault and murder of a female trainee doctor at a hospital in Kolkata. The IMA stated that from 6:00 AM on Saturday, August 17th to 6:00 AM on Sunday, August 18th, non-emergency services at medical institutions across the country will be suspended.
※ Local report:
Kolkata horror: IMA calls for 24-hour strike starting August 17 | India News - Times of India
India News: The Indian Medical Association announced a nationwide strike on August 17 following the alleged rape and mur...
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○ Upon inquiry with Sakura World Hospital, it was confirmed that while general outpatient services will be closed during the above period, emergency medical services will operate as usual.
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