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**Headline: Andhra Pradesh PHC Doctors’ Strike Enters Day 3, Government Concedes to Quota Demand**

**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – October 2, 2025 -** A strike by Primary Health Centre (PHC) doctors in Andhra Pradesh entered its third day on Wednesday, disrupting outpatient and emergency services across the state. The doctors are protesting a reduction in their in-service quota for postgraduate medical courses.

The A.P. Primary Health Centres’ Doctors’ Association launched the strike on Monday in response to the government’s decision to lower their quota from 20% to 15% in clinical branches and restrict the reservation to only seven specialties.

Following discussions between health officials and association representatives, the government has reportedly agreed to allocate the 15% quota to all 15 clinical branches, addressing a key demand of the striking doctors. However, the government has yet to agree to maintain the same agreement for the following three years. The officials did promise that they would discuss the matter in November.

Other demands, including time-bound promotions and monthly allowances for doctors working in remote areas, were also discussed, but resolutions are still pending. Officials suggested promotions without any increment. The association states that allowances may require the report to be sent to the finance department.

While health officials have urged the doctors to resume their duties, the association has decided to continue the strike until a final decision is reached.

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