Mysuru: Representatives of the Karnataka Govt Medical Officers’ Association and various employees’ unions of the health department met chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, and submitted a memorandum regarding their demands ahead of the proposed indefinite strike from March 11.Office bearers of the Mysuru district unit of the Medical Officers’ Association, along with leaders of different cadres of the health department, met the CM in the presence of social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum outlining the demands of govt medical officers and other health department staff. The CM received the memorandum, listened to their concerns, and responded positively, assuring that the demands would be examined within the framework of existing laws. He also advised the representatives to resolve the issues through dialogue, and directed that discussions be held under the mediation of HC Mahadevappa, to find an amicable solution. Siddaramaiah urged the association leaders to reconsider and withdraw the proposed strike in the interest of public healthcare services. Among those present during the meeting were DHO Dr PC Kumaraswamy; Dr Ravikumar, taluk health officer, HD Kote; Dr Ramya, vice-president of the association; and Dr Sharath HS, a medical officer.
