The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-17
Why are junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh protesting? | Explained
A dispute over a stipend revision due since January 2026 has escalated into a phased, statewide strike by nearly 9,000 junior doctors, with government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh withdrawing emergency services from August 17 Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh protest for overdue stipend revisions, impacting emergency services amid escalating tensions with the government. Why are junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh protesting? | Explained
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