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Ahead of Bharat Bandh, radiologists go on nationwide strike from Sept 1
New Delhi, Sept 1: Indian Radiology and Imaging Association (IRIA) which has more than 20,000 radiologists has given a call for a nationwide indefinite strike starting from September 1.
Scores of radiologists will hold a protest at the Jantar Mantar on Thursday to press for their demand to amend a legislation that "equates" even minor clerical mistakes committed during their jobs to sex determination.
What are their demands?
-
The
radiologists
are
angry
with
the
rather
"unreasonable"
provisions
of
the
Pre-Conception
and
Pre-Natal
Diagnostic
Techniques
(PCPNDT)
under
which
for
minor
lapses
centres
can
be
sealed,
and
doctors
can
be
booked
or
their
practising
licences
can
be
suspended.
- The apex body of radiologists IRIA has alleged that certain provisions of PCPNDT Act are "draconian" and they need to be amended.
Bharat Bandh on Sept 2: What will be closed; what will be open?
IRIA's reaction
-
IRIA
on
Wednesday,
August
31
held
a
meeting
with
the
government
officials.
Reportedly,
they
were
assured
that
government
will
look
into
their
demand.
-
"The
government
has
assured
us,
but
they
will
tell
us
by
Thursday
only
as
to
what
exactly
it
entails.
Meanwhile,
we
will
hold
a
demonstration
at
Jantar
Mantar
tomorrow,
and
take
further
decision
on
whether
to
continue
the
strike
or
call
it
off,"
IRIA
President
O
P
Bansal
said.
-
"Even
minor
clerical
mistakes
committed
during
our
job,
they
are
equated
to
sex-determination.
And,
several
radiologists
have
faced
harassment
and
been
victimised,"
he
claimed.
Which organisations have supported the strike?
- Many medical organisations including FOGSI, AOGS and IMA have also supported the strike.
- The Indian Federation of Ultrasound is also supporting the cause.
Impact of the strike
- From September 1, all ultrasound, CT-Scan and MRI centres across India will be closed.
-
The
strike
can
seriously
affect
the
health
sector,
as
ultrasound
tests
as
diagnostic
tools
have
become
an
integral
part
of
today's
health
programmes.
IRIA
- Set up in 1930s, as Indian Radiological Association, the IRIA has currently about 14,000 members and 27 chapters across the country.
OneIndia News
(With inputs from agency)
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