‘VIP tradition makes it troublesome to struggle pandemic,’ Doctors’ affiliation complains about VIP tradition pushed by politicians

At a time when the second wave of the pandemic is really right here, situations of VIP tradition searching for preferential therapy in each testing for the Wuhan coronavirus in addition to searching for ICU beds have shot up alarmingly. In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, physician’s affiliation has referred to as out the VIP tradition in authorities hospitals for Covid testing.The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), in its letter to PM Modi, expressed considerations in regards to the prevailing “VIP culture” in authorities hospitals amid the second wave of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic.In truth, the affiliation of medical doctors highlighted how there are separate VIP counters at a number of Central government-run hospitals which supply coronavirus testing solely to politicians and ministers.The letter learn, “But doctors have no separate counter for testing.”The letter which is signed by FAIMA President Dr Rakesh Bagdi, Vice-President Dr Amarnath Yadav and General Secretary Dr Subrankar Datta famous how regardless of the medical doctors being on the frontline within the battle towards the lethal pandemic, sadly, medical doctors don’t have any services out there after they take a look at optimistic for the Chinese virus.The letter said, “…we wish to inform you that doctors being at the forefront of the epidemic are risking their own lives but what we receive in return is standing in long queues for Covid testing, no bed or ICU availability when tested positive for our own self.”FAIMA added, “priority is being given to all the so called politicians and party workers who have actually held rallies and increased the spread of virus”.In what reveals the extent of the VIP tradition, regardless of having separate counters for Covid testing for themselves, many politicians name medical doctors to their residence for check-ups and testing.The letter which has been accessed by ThePrint states, “Majority of the politicians call doctors at their residence which has no legal order from the medical Superintendent but is carried out informally.”Urging the Prime Minister to “look into the matter seriously”, the affiliation of medical doctors concluded its letter.It is unlucky that the nation’s elected representatives as an alternative of serving the individuals are bending the principles in order that they don’t face any trouble throughout such unprecedented occasions. The current case of a senior physician being shouted and hounded by a few Congress leaders additional highlights the prevalent VIP tradition in India. Despite the Prime Minister categorically stating that no elected consultant ought to leap the road and get vaccinated and as an alternative ought to wait for his or her flip, there have been situations of some Shiv Sena leaders in Maharashtra and TMC leaders in West Bengal leaping the queue and getting vaccinated. The Central authorities should guarantee a crackdown on the VIP tradition if we have been to win the battle towards the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic.