Karnataka Doctors & Healthcare Staff Strike Tomorrow, OPD Services Shut for Five Days

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Karnataka Doctors, Staff Strike: OPD Shut 5 Days, Indefinite Protest Looms Over Demands

Another major concern raised by the associations relates to job security and salary delays faced by contractual staff, particularly those employed under the National Health Mission. (Image: Canva-Representational)

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News18•10-03-2026, 16:47

Karnataka Doctors, Staff Strike: OPD Shut 5 Days, Indefinite Protest Looms Over Demands

•Government doctors and healthcare staff in Karnataka to strike from March 11 over long-pending demands.
•Phase 1 (March 11-15): OPD services suspended statewide; only emergency cases attended.
•Key demands include filling 39,000 vacancies, promotions, revised rules, and addressing salary delays for contractual staff.
•Associations warn of an indefinite strike from March 16 if government fails to address concerns.
•Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao warns of legal action if patient care is affected.

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