The Young Doctors Association (YDA) announced to go on strike against transfers and new appointments, suspending their services in all government hospitals.
In protest against government decisions to transfer doctors associated with YDA, the medics halted indoor and outdoor services in Lahore’s government hospital, making patients suffer. However, services at emergency wards went on.
Accusing the provincial health department of corruption in transfers and postings, YDA spokesman told reporters that the association’s general council meeting has been called on Saturday to plan future course of action for Punjab in protest against transfers and appointments.