Sat Dec 13 06:58:10 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided text:

Maharashtra Resident Doctors’ Survey Exposes Alarming Deficiencies in Safety and Infrastructure

Mumbai, December 13, 2025 – A comprehensive statewide survey by the Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (Central MARD) has revealed critical shortcomings in security, hostel facilities, stipend disbursement, and overall infrastructure across 18 government medical colleges in Maharashtra. The survey, released Friday, highlights a systemic crisis impacting over 5,800 resident doctors and potentially jeopardizing patient care.

Key findings include a 25% average deficit in security guard deployment, leaving hospitals and hostels vulnerable. Hostel conditions are reportedly dire, with half of the resident doctors lacking on-campus accommodation and those housed in hostels facing issues like pest infestation, poor sanitation, and water shortages. Furthermore, nearly half the hostels lack functional mess facilities, and none provide gender-segregated accommodation.

Financial insecurity is also a major concern, with one-third of colleges failing to disburse stipends on time, pushing doctors into debt. The survey indicates only 39% of resident doctors feel safe at work, resulting in heightened burnout and potentially impacting decision-making. Central MARD is demanding immediate action from the state government and the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER). They are calling for the implementation of sanctioned security staffing within 90 days, mandatory hostel allotment with improved facilities, strict stipend disbursement, and comprehensive infrastructure upgrades.

“Resident doctors are not asking for luxury but only for basic safety, decent living conditions, timely stipend and essential infrastructure. These are the minimum requirements for delivering safe patient care.” said Dr. Suyash Dhavane, General Secretary, Central MARD. The association warned that inaction could lead to a deepening crisis affecting both healthcare workers and patients. The report references the August 2024 Kolkata hospital violence incident, which triggered national debate on healthcare worker safety, underscoring the urgency of reforms in Maharashtra.

Read More