A wave of disruption sweeps through Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) as intern doctors stage a strike, demanding salary and allowance increments under a central initiative.
Since March 25, the strike has plunged the hospital into turmoil, hindering its usual functions and leaving patients in need of medical attention stranded.
While a fraction of interns remains stationed in specific wards, the majority have withdrawn their services, intensifying the impact of the strike on hospital operations.
Hospital authorities maintain that patient care hasn’t been severely compromised, citing the continued dedication of other medical staff members to their duties. However, patients voice concerns over prolonged wait times for medical attention, despite assurances from hospital personnel regarding doctor availability.
Nurses on duty report heightened pressure amidst the intern doctors’ strike, amplifying the workload across the hospital.
Dr. Saiful Islam, the hospital director, reassures the public that despite the intern doctors’ strike, medical services persist, with professors and associate professors diligently managing patient care to mitigate disruptions.
As the strike persists, SBMCH grapples with the challenge of maintaining essential medical services while addressing the interns’ grievances, underscoring the delicate balance between healthcare delivery and workforce demands.
