Resident Doctors Extend Strike After Meeting with Health Ministry Fails
Resident doctors across India continue their indefinite strike after a meeting with the Union Health Ministry failed to resolve issues related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The strike affects elective services in government hospitals, while emergency services remain operational.
WHO Pre-Approved Qdenga Dengue Vaccine Shows Over 50% Efficacy
The WHO pre-approved Qdenga dengue vaccine has demonstrated over 50% efficacy in reducing dengue cases, with a strong safety profile and lasting effects, according to a comprehensive global review covering over 20,000 participants.
Indian Doctors Strike After Colleague's Rape and Murder
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states have halted elective services indefinitely to protest the rape and murder of a young medic in Kolkata. The incident has sparked nationwide demonstrations, with healthcare workers demanding justice and improved security measures in hospitals.
Debate Over Decentralized Medical Entrance Tests Gains Momentum
Experts weigh in on the revived demand for states to conduct their own medical entrance exams, expressing concerns over logistical challenges and the potential return of issues that led to the creation of NEET.
Delhi Resident Doctors Halt Elective Services Indefinitely in Protest
Resident doctors across Delhi hospitals are set to halt elective services indefinitely starting Monday, protesting the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. They demand immediate action and enhanced safety measures for healthcare workers nationwide.
Odisha Doctors Demand Justice and Safety for Healthcare Providers
Doctors in Odisha demand justice for the alleged rape and murder of a Kolkata resident doctor, calling for urgent security measures across hospitals in India. The Resident Doctors Association in Cuttack stresses the need for swift action to protect healthcare professionals.
Urgent Call for Action on Cancers in Low-Income Countries
A US-based expert highlights the urgent need for greater focus on cancers in low and middle-income countries, as India's cancer cases are projected to rise by nearly 13% by 2025. The expert calls for practical solutions, including HPV vaccination and early treatment, to tackle the growing cancer burden.
Experts Push for Advancing Indian Labs Through Geo-Political and Tech Innovation
At the Next-Gen LabCon conference, top pharmaceutical experts emphasized the need for rapid expansion and technological innovation in Indian laboratories to maintain global competitiveness. Discussions focused on adapting to geopolitical shifts and leveraging technology for growth.
AIIMS Rajkot Now Self-Sufficient in Virus Detection, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced during his visit to AIIMS Rajkot that the institute has achieved self-sufficiency in virus detection, eliminating the need to rely on NIV Pune. He emphasized the growth and development of AIIMS under the leadership of PM Modi.
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