Palakkad: The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has declared a statewide protest following the suspension of two junior doctors from Palakkad District Hospital. The suspension was issued after allegations of medical negligence in the case of a nine-year-old girl, whose right hand had to be amputated.

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Condemning what is called an unjust action, the emergency district committee of the KGMOA, which met on October 6, 2025, decided to launch a series of protest programmes demanding the immediate revocation of suspension orders. Yesterday, the association observed a “Black Day” in protest against the suspension decision.

Talking to Medical Dialogues, Dr. Sunil PK, President of KGMOA, state

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