2.9 lakh doctors go on nationwide strike against NMC Bill
Opposing the National Medical Commission Bill, around 2.9 lakh doctors associated with the Indian Medical Association are observing a 12-hour strike till 6 pm today across the country's private hospitals. Doctors claim the bill seeking to replace the Medical Council of India with a new body, is anti-poor. While outpatient services will be affected, emergency cases will be provided treatment.