Junior doctors stage symbolic blindfold protest at KGH as stir enters 13th day

Junior doctors of Andhra Medical College staged a symbolic protest at King George Hospital (KGH) in the city on Saturday, tying ribbons over their eyes as their agitation entered its 13th day.The doctors said the protest was intended to highlight what they described as the government’s failure to recognise their workload, responsibilities and concerns. They said junior doctors were working long hours and shouldering a significant share of the healthcare workload, but their efforts and genuine concerns remained unaddressed.The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (APJUDA) also pointed to the disparity in stipends between Andhra Pradesh and other States, saying it reflected the lack of recognition for the work and responsibilities shouldered by junior doctors.“Our work, concerns and th