Updates
Union Health Ministry Issues Office Memorandum on National Task Force for Safety of Doctors
The Union Health Ministry has released an Office Memorandum detailing the formation of a National Task Force (NTF) following the Supreme Court's directive to address the safety, working conditions, and well-being of medical professionals across India.
Former RG Kar Hospital Official Seeks ED Probe Against Ex-Principal
A former deputy superintendent of RG Kar Medical College has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking an ED investigation into ex-principal Sandip Ghosh over alleged financial irregularities. The court has permitted the petition, and the state government has formed an SIT to investigate.
AIIMS Delhi Conducts Formal Meeting to Address Healthcare Security Concerns
A formal meeting at AIIMS Delhi, focused on addressing safety and security measures for healthcare professionals, following recent incidents that have highlighted the need for enhanced protection within medical institutions.
GST on Health Insurance: A Burden on India's Healthcare?
The debate over GST on health insurance raises concerns about affordability and coverage in India. Some advocate for exemptions to increase accessibility, while others suggest reduced rates as a compromise. With low insurance penetration, this issue is vital for India's healthcare future.
AIIMS Urges Resident Doctors to Resume Duties Amid Nationwide Protests
AIIMS, New Delhi, appeals to its resident doctors to return to work to ensure patient care amid ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The Supreme Court has formed a task force to address safety concerns for medical professionals.
Central Government Hospitals Implement Stricter Security Measures
Central government hospitals in India will now limit the number of attendants with a patient to one or two and introduce a pass system to enhance security. The measures follow criticism over hospital safety after a recent incident at R G Kar hospital.
Doctors Continue Strike, Welcome Supreme Court’s Task Force on Safety
Resident doctors at RML Hospital will continue their strike in solidarity with other doctors demanding a central law for their safety, following the rape and murder of a Kolkata medic. The Supreme Court's formation of a 10-member task force to ensure doctors' safety has been welcomed by doctors nationwide.
WHO: Mpox Is Not the New COVID, But Vigilance Needed
WHO clarifies that mpox, while concerning, is not the new COVID-19. The organization stresses global cooperation to control its spread, particularly with the emergence of the clade 1b variant. Health authorities are urged to remain alert and flexible in response strategies.
SC: "Nation Cannot Await Another Tragedy for Change"
The Supreme Court, expressing concern over healthcare workplace safety, warned that the country cannot wait for another tragedy to enact change. The remarks were made during the hearing of the Kolkata rape-murder case, highlighting systemic failures in protecting healthcare professionals.
SC Addresses Safety of Doctors Amid Nationwide Protests
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, highlighting the safety issues for doctors in India. Amid ongoing protests, the case, now under CBI investigation, has fueled nationwide demands for stronger protection measures.
SC Forms Task Force to Protect Health Professionals
The Supreme Court has set up a 10-member task force to create a national safety protocol for doctors and health professionals after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The interim report is expected within three weeks.
Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case to be Heard by CJI-led Bench Today
The Supreme Court will prioritize hearing the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic in Kolkata, amid nationwide doctors' strikes. The case will be heard by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and a bench of justices on August 20, 2024.
