FORDA Calls Off Strike After Meeting with Health Minister Nadda
FORDA has called off its nationwide strike after a meeting with Union Health Minister JP Nadda, who assured the association that their demands for a safe working environment and justice for the victim of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case would be met.
Mpox Vaccines Delayed in Congo Amid Escalating Outbreak
As the mpox outbreak worsens in Congo, vaccines may not arrive for months, despite the Africa CDC declaring a public health emergency. WHO is considering following suit, but challenges like limited vaccine supply and competing outbreaks hinder immediate action.
FAIMA Continues Nationwide OPD Shutdown Amid Protests for Justice
FAIMA has extended its nationwide shutdown of OPD services, demanding justice for the victim of the Kolkata hospital rape-murder. Resident doctors across India are striking for central protection for healthcare workers and have vowed to continue until their demands are met.
Experts Discuss Quality and Innovation in Diagnostics at India Diagnostics Summit 2024
Industry leaders at the India Diagnostics Summit 2024 discussed the challenges of maintaining quality in diagnostics amid rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the need for accreditation, training, and responsible adoption of new innovations to ensure patient safety.
Study Reveals Microplastics in All Indian Salt and Sugar Brands
A new study by Toxics Link reveals that all Indian salt and sugar brands contain microplastics, with the highest levels found in iodised salt. The study calls for urgent research into the health impacts of microplastics and potential technological interventions to reduce exposure.
Doctors Nationwide Protest Against Assault on Woman Trainee Doctor
Doctors and medical students across India protested following the brutal sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Led by FAIMA, the protests demand a CBI probe and immediate safety measures for doctors, particularly women, at workplaces.
India's Healthcare Sector Faces Overwhelming Compliance Burden
A report by TeamLease Regtech highlights the rising compliance burden on India's healthcare sector. A 50-bed hospital must manage 967 annual compliance obligations and secure 100 licenses, hindering growth. The report stresses the urgent need for digital solutions to streamline compliance processes.
Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against Ramdev and Patanjali
The Supreme Court of India has closed contempt proceedings against yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna, and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. The court accepted the apologies tendered by them in connection with misleading advertisements related to their products.
Junior Doctors Continue Ceasework, Demand Swift Justice in Kolkata
Junior doctors in Kolkata have escalated their protest, halting work to demand justice for a murdered woman doctor. The strike has disrupted healthcare, causing long queues at government hospitals. The doctors have set a deadline for the police investigation and are demanding a magisterial probe.
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