Manipur: JNIMS doctors escalate strike, announce total boycott of emergency services

The protest by resident doctors at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) has intensified, with doctors announcing a complete boycott of emergency services starting from 9 AM, May 26, 2025. 

The decision comes after a prolonged standoff over the hike in annual post-graduate course fees, which escalated from 1 lakh to 3 lakhs in 2022.

In a unified voice, the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of JNIMS expressed disappointment over the authorities' failure to revert to the original fee structure despite ongoing negotiations since February 2025. 

The RDA, comprising a significant 70% of the hospital's medical workforce, initially suspended routine services on May 21, 2025, further exacerbating the strain on hospital operations.

The RDA emphasised that while emergency care remains a priority, the decision to boycott these critical services highlights their resolve to secure fair educational costs for future doctors.

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