Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- Odisha on Tuesday witnessed a statewide two-hour OPD strike by government doctors, who protested against long-pending demands. Outpatient services were suspended across government hospitals from 9 am to 11 am, causing inconvenience to patients, many of whom were seen waiting outside medical facilities.

The protest, led by the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA), has been ongoing since December 26 and revolves around ten key demands. Among the primary issues are the provision of DSC posts at the central level, restructuring of the dental cadre, and enhancement of post-mortem allowances.

During the strike, patients were unable to receive consultations or treatment at OPD counters, causing significant inconven...