Osmania Junior Doctors to Strike on October 12 Over Training and Working Conditions

Junior doctors at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad are set to protest on October 12, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the hospital's main gate, according to an official strike notice issued on October 10. The protest is driven by grievances over inadequate training and poor working conditions, which the doctors say have long been neglected.

The strike notice, issued by the hospital's junior doctors' association, did not specify the duration of the protest or the number of participants. However, similar actions in the past have involved hundreds of resident doctors and disrupted services at one of Telangana's largest government hospitals. The doctors are demanding improved training infrastructure, better working hours, and enhanced safety measures. Official comments from hospital administration or the state health department were not immediately available.

The protest could exacerbate pressure on Osmania General Hospital, a key public healthcare provider in the region. If the strike proceeds, elective surgeries and outpatient services may be affected, prompting patients to seek care elsewhere. The development also underscores broader concerns about working conditions for medical residents across India, which have led to similar protests in other states. Authorities are likely to engage with the doctors to address their demands and avert a prolonged disruption.