New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has extended its solidarity and support to the Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (AP JUDA) as they begin Phase 1 of their strike on August 11, 2026, over their long-pending demand for a stipend revision. According to FAIMA, the junior doctors have sought a 30% hike in stipend, while the proposal currently being offered is only 3%. Also Read:AP Junior Doctors put strike on hold for one week over stipend revisionMedical Dialogues had previously reported that following written assurances and an invitation for talks from the Director of Medical Education (DME) on stipend revision, the Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (APJUDA) on Monday announced a one-week deferment of its proposed strike. 🚨 FAIMA STANDS WITH AP JUDA 🚨FAIMA extends its full solidarity and support to AP JUDA @APJUDAOfficial as they begin Phase 1 of their strike on 11 August 2026, following the failure of repeated representations and negotiations regarding the stipend hike. Their dignity, rights and welfare matter,” FAIMA said while expressing its support for AP JUDA.