February 16, 2002

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NO GENERAL STRIKE OF EMPLOYEES IN SAFDARJANG HOSPITAL

   The Safdarjang Hospital has denied any general strike by its Group "C" and "D" employees. The Medical Superintendent of the hospital has clarified that the notice for Token Strike issued by Safdarjang Hospital Karmachari Sangarsh Union, which is not even a recognized union of the hospital, was given to the authorities on February 14, 2002 afternoon. The premier institution, which is equipped to face any eventuality, continued its smooth functioning yesterday with 2615 cases attended to in different OPDs and w367 cases treated in different casualties. The number of deliveries stood at 25 and cases admitted were 167. All the admitted cases were fully taken care of.