Staff Reporter 

ITANAGAR, Sep 12: In the wake of the recent assault on doctors at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), the State Government and the Medical Fraternity reached a consensus today to ensure the safety and security of healthcare workers across the state.
A high-level meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat in Itanagar, attended by Health & Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge, Home Minister Mama Natung, and senior representatives from medical associations, including Arunachal Pradesh Doctors Association (APDA), Indian Medical Association-Arunachal Pradesh (IMA-AP), TRIHMS Faculty Association (TFA), and Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI. The medical representatives presented a memorandum highlighting their demands and pressing for urgent action following the attack that had sparked widespread concern among medical professionals.
After thorough deliberations, both ministers assured the medical community that their demands would be addressed at the earliest. The government also pledged to take immediate steps to restore confidence and mitigate fear among healthcare workers. A follow-up mass meeting with medical personnel has been scheduled at TRIHMS, Naharlagun, on 13 September at 8 AM to further discuss safety measures and preventive protocols.
In response to the assurances, the Medical Fraternity decided to call off the 48-hour shutdown of hospitals with immediate effect, while keeping the option open to take further action if the government's commitments are not implemented as promised.
This resolution comes as a major relief to both healthcare providers and patients, ensuring that critical medical services continue without disruption. The meeting marked a crucial step toward addressing the grievances of healthcare workers and reaffirming the government’s commitment to their protection and welfare.
Earlier, TRIHMS Faculty Association (TFA) had also condemned the incident of assault on doctors. President TFA Dr. Rinchin Megeji stated,’ A state of fear psychosis is prevailing among the doctors and other medical professionals due to repeated incidents. Even some students and doctors are now avoiding returning to classes and duty.’
He added, ‘We also don’t want to create any hurdles for common people and patients by calling such 48hrs strike, but the situation has compelled us to stand for the protection of our fraternity. So we have urged the government to improve manpower in the hospital as well as security in the campus.’ 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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