Guwahati : The ongoing sit-in protest by National Health Mission NHM workers in Hailakandi entered its second day on Tuesday , with hundreds of health workers continuing their agitation in front of the office of the joint Director of Health Service.
Their key demand - “ Equal pay for equal work” has been echoed across multiple districts in Assam, where NHM employees have launched similar protests. Workers are also demanding job regularisation, implementation of pension schemes.
As the protest intensifies health services across hospitals, primary health centres and rural health facilities have been severely affected. Patients in several areas have reportedly faced delays in treatment and essential medical care.
The NHM workers have vowed to continue their agitation until their demands are met. They have also urged the state government to engage in dialogue and address their issues immediately.
In a statement, the association announced that the sit-in protest would continue until November 5 due to the Assam government’s failure to respond positively to their demands. The movement, as per the organization’s previously declared schedule, will continue until November 12 if the government does not take immediate action to address the grievances of the health workers.