Ramadoss verses doctors

Battle lines have been drawn and both parties are ready to fight pitch battle. As usual result is uncertain prompting audience to be aware of developments. Union Health Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss hasn’t seems to be halted even after bringing ordinance in parliaments to sack Institute Of Medical Science Director (AIIMS) Dr. P. Venugopal. Now, He has come up to introduce new theory for medical students. As per his innovative take they would have to spend one additional year that would be attached to present five-year course at rural places.
Dr. Ramadoss has been in news for several months over his confrontation with then AIIMS Director Dr. Venugopal. Initially, he tried on his best to sack him by exploiting constitutional powers. His tough stand made doctors to think on the line of his nature. Then, he brought non-confidence motion in Institute’s annual director’s meeting. This move unveiled his political motive to expel Dr. Venugopal by the hands of his associates. But, other directors loyal to Dr. Venugopal foiled his all illicit attempts. Finally, he tabled an ordinance in parliament with he help of Congress in amidst uproar by opposition party. Through that ordinance Ramadoss laterally cut down retirement age to 65 years. And Dr. Venugopal is 67 years old. After that he couldn’t be able to continue on this post even for a day. Most of the opposition leaders came out of the house to register their protest when this ordinance passed in the house. Once, President inked that ordinance, Dr. Venugopal had to leave his post forever.
Now, his new move literally irked medical fraternity. Not only students but also doctors are up in arms over his upcoming decision. They have been on nation wide strike. Even, doctors from Ramadoss’s home state are not on back seat. They rolled out huge protest with paralyzing medical services adding more stress to grave situation. Patients have to approach private doctors by putting more money. And those don’t have that much bucks, they are living on the mercy of striking doctors.
Actually, doctors are not against serving at rural sector but they have demanded that their five years long course should not be extended. The rural internship should be included in present course. But, Ramadoss seems to be unimpressed by their view. He rubbished the suggestion. Let’s see what will happen in coming days…