Health
108 Ambulance Workers Strike Across Karnataka Over Pay and Safety Demands
The 108 ambulance staff union halted services from Wednesday night, demanding salary revision, proper recruitment and safety measures, while the health minister urged the public to use district hospital vehicles for emergencies.
The 108 ambulance workers' union across Karnataka began a strike on Wednesday night, suspending all ambulance services. The union cited demands for a revision of salaries, recruitment of adequate staff and the implementation of safety measures for its employees.
The stoppage affects emergency response throughout the state, prompting concerns over timely medical assistance for critical patients. In response, the state health minister appealed to the public to rely on district hospital vehicles for emergency transport until the dispute is resolved.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and negotiations between the union and the government are expected to continue in an effort to restore ambulance services and address the workers' grievances.
The stoppage affects emergency response throughout the state, prompting concerns over timely medical assistance for critical patients. In response, the state health minister appealed to the public to rely on district hospital vehicles for emergency transport until the dispute is resolved.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and negotiations between the union and the government are expected to continue in an effort to restore ambulance services and address the workers' grievances.