India, Jan. 8 -- The statewide agitation by government doctors in Odisha has been called off, bringing relief to patients across the state. The Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has decided to withdraw the strike following talks with the state government. Normal outpatient department services at government hospitals will resume from Friday.

Talks with Minister The decision came after a meeting between representatives of the doctors' association and Odisha health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The discussions focused on the demands raised by doctors related to service conditions and workplace issues.

According to the Health Minister, a high-level committee has already been formed to examine the demands put forward by the doctors. The...