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Born on July 1, died on July 1: Who was Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, in whose memory India celebrates National Doctors' Day?

India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, honoring medical professionals and commemorating the remarkable life of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. A distinguished physician and statesman, Dr. Roy, born and passed away on this date, also served as Chief Minister of West Bengal. His immense contributions to medicine and public…

The Economic Times

Health activists seek suspension of Israeli Medical Association from world body

Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association's suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA's silence on attacks against Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and…

The Times of India

Haryana hospitals threaten to suspend Ayushman Bharat services over unpaid dues

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has warned that private hospitals in Haryana will stop treating patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme from February 3 if their pending dues are not cleared. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Healing the system: Tackling violence in healthcare

Violence against doctors in India has become a deep, festering wound for which we seem to have no permanent cure. Nearly a decade ago, a survey by the Indian Medical Association reported that three out of four doctors had experienced some form of violence at work. Fast forward to 2024,…

The Times of India

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic’s rape, murder

Hospitals hit by 24-hour shutdown as protests demanding protection for health workers and condemning violence swell.

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What to know as thousands protest sexual violence in India

Anger at the Indian government’s failure to deter rising violence against women has fueled protests by medics and women’s groups across Indian cities after a trainee doctor was raped and killed last week

The Independent UK

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Calcutta HC handsover case to CBI

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Doctors strike in India after rape and murder of trainee medic at hospital

Call for better safety measures as ‘civic volunteer’ arrested after attack on female trainee doctor in Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

Patanjali advertisements case | Is your apology as big and expensive as your front page advertisements? SC asks Patanjali, Ramdev

Patanjali advertisements case: Supreme Court demands Patanjali and Baba Ramdev to submit original public apologies, scrutinizes misleading advertisements.

The Hindu

Indian judge says billion-dollar ayurvedic company has taken the public 'for a ride'

The country's supreme court has temporarily banned Patanjali, a leading maker of ayurvedic products with ties to the prime minister, from advertising certain items due to a history of false claims.

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Of nearly 1,600 doctors who succumbed to COVID in India, 92 were from Karnataka

As many as 92 doctors died of COVID-19 during the first and second waves of the pandemic in Karnataka, according to data collated by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Of these, 68 succumbed to the infection during the first wave.

The Hindu

Kerala HC grants bail to Dr Ruvais accused of abetting girlfriend's suicide with dowry demands

The Kerala High Court on Friday granted bail to Dr EA Ruvais, who stands charged with abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, Dr Shahana by allegedly making dowry demands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Alappuzha doctor honoured with IMA honorary professorship

Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha and Health department chief consultant (Additional Director), has been conferred with the Honorary Professor of IMA-Academy of Medical Specialities Award instituted by the Indian Medical Association.

The Hindu

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize presented to COVID-19 warriors

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as representatives of the COVID-19 warriors

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Three-day 89th State-level annual conference in Bidar from Oct. 27

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will organise the three-day 89th Karnataka State-level annual Medical Conference ‘Medicon’ at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) from October 27.

The Hindu

New NMC norms: generic drug prescriptions will shift balance between physicians and pharmacists, say doctors

While generic medicines are not opposed, concerns over their bioavailability, efficacy, and overall effectiveness in treating diseases remain.

The Hindu

Alappuzha doctor bags IMA award

Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha, has been selected for an award instituted by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to commemorate National Doctors’ Day on July 1.

The Hindu

IVA condemns killing of woman doctor at Kottarakara, demands enhanced security measures

Declaring solidarity with the protests initiated by the Indian Medical Association, veterinary doctors in the State will observe a black day on Thursday.

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Starting trouble for new medical colleges in Telangana

The Telangana government is progressing towards establishing at least one medical college in each of the 33 districts of the State.

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