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Dalit groups staged a 12-hour hartal demanding arrests over student Nithin Raj's death, citing caste harassment.
The court asked the nurses’ association to defer the strike until March 19.
Key demands include the disbursal of salary arrears since 2016, the creation of additional doctor posts to manage patient load, and improvements to treatment facilities.
The court affirmed that medical services are essential and the State has the responsibility to ensure their continuous functioning, and take steps against disruptions.
Two supervising nurses at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) were terminated for allegedly supporting the ongoing statewide nurse strike.
Seven private hospitals have agreed to the salary demand, signing an agreement that fixes the starting salary at ₹32,750 and abolishes trainee nurse appointments.
The association warned that if government orders implementing the assurances are not issued within a week, it would resume stronger protest measures.
The protesters said the strike is likely to affect the functioning of private hospitals
At Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), daily OP attendance has dropped from around 4,000 patients to 1,200.
On Saturday, around one-third of the nurses reported for duty, while the others took part in the strike.
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