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IMA Maharashtra Declares 24-Hour Statewide Strike Over Thane Hospital Assault
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 04:34 PM
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra chapter has announced a 24‑hour strike across the state on July 20, demanding accountability after an assault incident at a Thane hospital.
The IMA Maharashtra chapter has called for a 24‑hour strike across the state on July 20, following an assault incident at a hospital in Thane. The strike aims to pressure authorities to investigate the incident and implement stricter security measures for medical facilities.
The assault, which involved a patient’s family member, has drawn widespread criticism from the medical community and the public. IMA officials have urged hospitals to review their safety protocols and for law‑enforcement agencies to take decisive action.
The statewide strike will affect all public and private hospitals, clinics, and medical colleges, potentially disrupting routine patient care. IMA has assured that essential emergency services will remain operational during the strike.
Health officials and local authorities have expressed concern over the impact on patient services and are working to coordinate with IMA to mitigate disruptions.
The IMA’s decision follows a broader trend of medical professionals in India demanding better safety and accountability in healthcare settings.
The assault, which involved a patient’s family member, has drawn widespread criticism from the medical community and the public. IMA officials have urged hospitals to review their safety protocols and for law‑enforcement agencies to take decisive action.
The statewide strike will affect all public and private hospitals, clinics, and medical colleges, potentially disrupting routine patient care. IMA has assured that essential emergency services will remain operational during the strike.
Health officials and local authorities have expressed concern over the impact on patient services and are working to coordinate with IMA to mitigate disruptions.
The IMA’s decision follows a broader trend of medical professionals in India demanding better safety and accountability in healthcare settings.