Updates
South Korea Faces ER Crisis Amid COVID-19 Surge and Doctors' Strike
As COVID-19 cases rise in South Korea, the ongoing trainee doctors' strike raises fears of overwhelming hospital emergency rooms, particularly during the Chuseok holiday. The Korean Medical Association warns of potential strain, despite government assurances of additional support.
WHO Permits Partners to Purchase Mpox Vaccines Ahead of Approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) has allowed its partners, including Gavi and UNICEF, to begin purchasing mpox vaccines before the official approval to expedite the vaccination process in Africa amidst a growing outbreak. The WHO's emergency license is expected in September.
Supreme Court Orders Safety Measures for Doctors Amid Protests
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Health Ministry to collaborate with state authorities to ensure safety measures for doctors, following the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic in Kolkata. The court emphasized the need for immediate action and peaceful protests.
BMC Sets Up Special Ward in Mumbai for Monkeypox Precautions
In response to the global monkeypox scare, the BMC has established a 14-bed ward at SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, as a precautionary measure. With thermal screenings initiated at Mumbai airport, the hospital is prepared to isolate and treat any suspected monkeypox cases.
Polygraph Test Underway for Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Accused
The polygraph tests on the main accused and six others in the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College have begun. The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over the investigation's delays and lapses by Kolkata police.
Calcutta High Court Allows CBI Polygraph Test in RG Kar Medical Case
The Calcutta High Court has allowed the CBI to conduct a polygraph test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, and five others, while also transferring the financial irregularities investigation to the CBI, amid ongoing probes into the trainee doctor's rape and murder.
Supreme Court Flags Discrepancies in Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over inconsistencies in the West Bengal government's report on the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at RG Kar Medical College. The court questioned the investigation's timeline and urged doctors to resume their duties, assuring them of their safety.
Unemployment and High Blood Sugar Levels Increase Heart Disease Risk in India, Says ICMR Study
An ICMR-led study finds that unemployment and high blood sugar levels greatly increase the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease among Indian adults, with urban populations and those with obesity facing higher risks.
Doctors Continue Protests, Demand Workplace Safety Amid Nationwide Stir
On the 10th day of protests, doctors from various institutions demonstrated at Jantar Mantar, demanding a central law for health workers' safety. Despite the Supreme Court's appeal, the strike continues as healthcare professionals call for concrete measures to ensure their security.
AIIMS and RML Doctors Call Off Strike After Supreme Court's Appeal
Doctors from AIIMS, RML, and Indira Gandhi Hospital ended their 11-day strike following a Supreme Court appeal, after protesting the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor.
Supreme Court Urges Protesting Doctors to Resume Duties, Ensures No Adverse Action
The Supreme Court has urged doctors protesting the Kolkata rape-murder case to resume work, assuring no punitive measures will follow. The court emphasized the need to maintain public health infrastructure during the investigation.
AIIMS Director Urges Striking Doctors to Resume Duties, Ensures Safety Priorities
Amid ongoing nationwide protests by doctors over safety concerns following the Kolkata incident, AIIMS Delhi's Director appeals to resident doctors to resume work, assuring them that their safety is the top priority. Committees and security measures are being enhanced to address immediate concerns.
