APJUDA SMC

United We Stand, United We Fight
Official handle of House Surgeons, PG's,
Super-Specialty Residents & SR's @SMC VIJAYAWADA

[AP JUDA @APJUDAOfficial]

📢 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE | APJUDA AGITATION UPDATE
In compliance with the directives of the Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh in WP(PIL)/193/2026, and placing patient care at the forefront, APJUDA has temporarily called off the statewide strike effective 26.08.2026, 08:00 AM.

⚖️ Key Highlights from the Hon’ble High Court Hearing:
🔹 The Hon'ble Division Bench
acknowledged our genuine
demands and appreciated the
relentless service of AP doctors.
🔹 Directed the Government of Andhra
Pradesh to resolve our demands
within a strict 2-week timeline
(by 07.09.2026).
🔹 Granted liberty to APJUDA to
re-approach the Bench if the issues
remain unresolved.

🏛️ Following the court proceedings, APJUDA met Hon’ble Health Minister Sri @SatyaKumarYadav, Health Secretary, and DME. The next round of official discussions is scheduled for 27.08.2026.

⚠️ Our Pursuit for Justice Continues:
While duties are resumed, our fight for:
1️⃣ Stipend revision w.e.f. 01.01.2026
2️⃣ Strict adherence to NMC norms on non-medical faculty recruitment
3️⃣ Scrapping the faculty retirement age hike to 65 years
...remains firm through legal and democratic avenues.

🙏 We extend our deepest gratitude to all Interns, PGs, SS PGs, SRs, the Media, and our fraternal bodies (@FAIMA_INDIA_ @IMAIndiaOrg @TJUDA_ @KARD_official , HRDA, GDA-AP, IMA-JDN) for their unwavering solidarity.

#StipendNotCharity
#PayUsWhatWeDeserve

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

@ncbn Garu
@Pawan Kalyan Garu
@satyakumar_y Garu
@naralokesh Garu
@PayyavulaOffl Garu
@etvandhraprades @NtvTeluguLive @tv5newsnow @TV9Telugu @abntelugutv @the_hindu @ndtvindia @TimesNow @CNN @republic @ANI @PTI
@praffulgarg97
#StipendNotCharity
#APGovtBreakTheSilence

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Though we are on STRIKE, our commitment to our PATIENTS continues.
Our strike is for better healthcare-and our patients remain at the heart of it.
COME FORWARD. DONATE BLOOD.
SAVE A LIFE.
TOGETHER FOR DOCTORS. TOGETHER FOR PATIENTS. TOGETHER FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
#apjuda

[Dr.Dhruv Chauhan @DrDhruvchauhan]

South Indian states pay the lowest to Doctors compare to rest part of India.

Andhra Pradesh junior doctors (APJUDA) are on strike currently for their extremely low stipend and other basic rights
They asked for around 20% stipend hike but in return what the govt is allegedly offering ?
Only a 3% stipend hike, does the govt think doctors are beggars ?

The Government’s own statement estimates that a 15% hike would cost approximately ₹88 crore annually which is just 0.5% of the ₹16,500-crore Health, Medical & Family Welfare budget but it’s about will power .
Requesting @AndhraPradeshCM @APDeputyCMO to listen to the basic demands of the doctors .

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

True courage isn't just about marching with a crowd-it's about holding the line, even when you have to stand alone.A massive shoutout and immense respect to Dr. Vaidehi, ENT Senior Resident at GGH Paderu.More power to Dr. Vaidehi, we are with you.
#PayUsWhatWeDeserve
#apjuda

[AP JUDA @APJUDAOfficial]

🔴 LIVE: APJUDA Official
Press Conference
Rebuttal to Govt Press Note dated 19.08.2026

A flat 3% hike in an economy with ~10% state inflation is a real-wage cut, not relief. Our fair revision takes just 0.6% of the State Health Budget, while Junior Doctors generate hundreds of crores through Aarogyasri.

Watch us set the record straight with verified financial data, cadre disparities, and core academic demands.

🔗 Watch Live:
https://t.co/DbrprrZO8u

Credits: @TV9Telugu

#StipendNotCharity
#PayUsWhatWeDeserve

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Between the strike and chaos
We hear happy moments of a patient to the junior residents who took care of them. Patient and her attendant happily convey their gratitude towards us and supports to our cause.
#Apjuda #stipendhike #Stipendnotcharity #paywhatwedeserve
#apjuniordoctors

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Day 11
We are being silenced
They are making fools of us
But we won't stop
#Apjuda
#stipendhike
#Stipendnotcharity
#paywhatwedeserve
#apjuniordoctors
@AndhraPradeshCM
@APDeputyCMO
@naralokesh @satyakumar_y

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

United We Are
#Apjuda #stipendhike #Stipendnotcharity #paywhatwedeserve #apjuniordoctors

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Press Release from APJUDA
@ncbn @pawankalyan @naralokesh @satyakumar_bjp
#Apjuda #stipendhike #Stipendnotcharity #paywhatwedeserve #apjuniordoctors
@TV9Telugu @etvandhrapradesh
@sakshinews @apofficialnews @hmtvtelugunews
@timesofindia @the_hindu

[AP JUDA @APJUDAOfficial]

They asked for our relentless service; we delivered. Now we demand basic fairness, dignity, and our rightful dues.
No step backward. Together we stand, together we win! ✊🔥

Let's talk Sir's!
@ncbn Garu
@PawanKalyan Garu &
@satyakumar_y Garu

#StipendNotCharity
#PayUsWhatWeDeserve

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

@APJUDAOfficial @AndhraPradeshCM @APDeputyCMO
@naralokesh
@satyakumar_y
@TV9Telugu @NtvTeluguLive
@SakshiNews @etvnews
#StipendNotCharity
#PayUsWhatWeDeserve

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Our Fight For Our Right Continues
@AndhraPradeshCM @APDeputyCMO
@naralokesh @APJUDAOfficial @etvandhrapradesh @NtvTeluguLive @tv5newsnow @TV9Telugu @republic @ANI @PTI @abntelugutv @the_hindu @ndtvindia @TimesNow @CNN
#APJUDA #JuniorDoctors #MedicosUnite
#StipendEnhancement

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

Our Fight Our Right
@AndhraPradeshCM @APDeputyCMO @naralokesh
@APJUDAOfficial @etvandhraprades @NtvTeluguLive @tv5newsnow @TV9Telugu @republic @ANI @PTI
@abntelugutv @the_hindu
@ndtvindia @TimesNow @CNN
#APJUDA #JuniorDoctors #MedicosUnite #HealthNews
#StipendEnhancement

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS DOESN'T MEAN WALKING AWAY FROM OUR DUTY.@APJUDAOfficial

#smcjuda #apjuda #OurFight #DutyAboveAll #HealthcareHeroes

[APJUDA SMC @SMC_APJUDA]

🚨 APJUDA STRIKE UPDATE🚨
Phase II – Day 4
United We Stand, United We Fight
@etvandhraprades @NtvTeluguLive @tv5newsnow @TV9Telugu
@abntelugutv @TimesNow @AndhraPradeshCM @CNN
@APDeputyCMO @naralokesh
#APJUDA #JuniorDoctors #MedicosUnite #HealthNews
#StipendEnhancement

[South First @TheSouthfirst]

#AndhraPradesh: Junior Doctors escalate strike to Phase II as stipend talks with government collapse

Junior doctors at government medical colleges and teaching hospitals across Andhra Pradesh withdrew from non-emergency duties on Wednesday, 12 August, pushing their agitation over stipend enhancement into Phase II after a fresh round of talks with state officials collapsed the previous night.

The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors' Association (APJUDA) said interns, junior residents, senior residents, super-speciality postgraduates, and postgraduates posted under the District Residency Programme and in peripheral postings would completely withdraw from non-emergency services.

Striking doctors also began a voluntary relay hunger strike on Wednesday, held during the same hours, to add pressure on the government.

The escalation followed discussions between APJUDA representatives and government officials on Tuesday night that ended without resolution. In a press notice issued shortly before midnight, the association said it was seeking a 30 per cent hike in stipend, against a government offer of just 3 per cent, which it termed unacceptable.

APJUDA first issued a strike call for 4 August, but deferred it by a week upon request from the Director of Medical Education, who sought additional time for negotiations with higher authorities

With the matter still unresolved, APJUDA wrote to the state government on 8 August, laying out a revised phased schedule for the strike. Phase I was a limited, four-hour strike on 10 and 11 August, followed by complete withdrawal of non-emergency services from 12 to 15 August. If the government fails to provide a written government response, a further escalation will begin from 17 August.

Tuesday's failed talks have now triggered Phase II of the strike.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) extended its solidarity to APJUDA and endorsed the demand for a fair stipend revision.