India, May 21 -- More than 800 nurses from Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) will join a statewide agitation called by the Maharashtra Government Nurses Federation (MGNF) opposing the state government's administrative transfer process for nursing staff on Thursday, officials said.

The nurses' body has alleged that the transfer exercise will severely disrupt family life, workplace stability and healthcare delivery across public hospitals.

The protest follows a recent order issued by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) regarding transfers of nursing staff across Maharashtra.

The MGNF, which represents nurses across the state, said the move has triggered widespread anxiety among staff, particularly among women nurses, wh...