India, July 23 -- Healthcare services at Sassoon General Hospital have been severely disrupted after over 300 nurses joined the indefinite strike announced by the Maharashtra State Nurses Association (MSNA) from Thursday. The strike, launched to press for salary revisions under the 7th Pay Commission and oppose contractual recruitment, has led to delays in patient care, including postponement of scheduled surgeries.

Outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) services have been significantly impacted, with many patients and their families expressing frustration over long wait times for treatment. The hospital administration has deployed contract nurses and resident doctors as a temporary arrangement.

According to the hospital officials, 300 of...