Indonesian women army

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Indonesian Army Hints The End Of 'Virginity Tests' For Female Recruits

The mandatory and invasive 'virginity tests' for women recruits in the Indonesian army and sometimes wives of military personnel, may come to an end, the army hinted. The army had put through the female recruits to the “abusive, unscientific, and discriminatory tests," for decades, as per the Human Rights Watch. Even, the WHO has regarded this test as of “no scientific validity” and a “violation of victim’s human rights.”

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 - 04:26 PM / by Aditi Chavan

Tags: Virgin tests, Indonesian army, human rights watch, doctor

Courtesy: CNN

Norman Barwin

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Canadian Fertility Doctor Uses His Sperm To Impregnate Women, Suit Filed Against Him

Norman Barwin, a Canadian fertility doctor has been accused of using his own sperm to impregnate his patients through IVF treatment. A class of action suit has been issued against Barwin on July 28. Reportedly, he has agreed to a C$13.375m (80 crores) settlement with his victims. In 2013, Barwin has been suspended from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario while in 2014, he cancelled his medical licence.… read-more

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 03:13 PM / by Balaji L

Tags: Sperm, doctor, parents, children

Courtesy: Zee News

The doctor allegedly assaulted a staff nurse

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Doctor Charged For Molesting Nurse In Mumbai

An assault case has been filed against a doctor from Aarti Hospital in Nala Sopara, Mumbai, for allegedly molesting a staff nurse. He was booked under IPC Section 354, 354 (b) (assault women's modesty), and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), although the doctor is yet to be arrested. Tulinj Police officials are yet to throw an investigation. Reportedly, an official statement from the doctor is yet to be recorded.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 05:00 PM / by Aditi Chavan

Tags: doctor, staff nurse, Assault, Molestation, Nala Sopara

Courtesy: The Times of India

The doctor over-charged the patients without treating them for COVID-19

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Maharastra Doctor Arrested For Over-Charging COVID Patients

Maharastra Police arrested Dr. Mahesh Jadhav, who serves at 'Apex Cares Hospital' in Sangli, under the charges of over-charging patients and culpable homicide. Several complaints were registered and people claim lack of equipments & other facilities needed to treat COVID-19 patients. The 36-year-old doctor has been remanded by the Magistrate Court and sent to police custody for 7 days.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 08:04 PM / by Aditi Chavan

Tags: Covid-19, culpable homicide, over-charge, doctor, Sangli

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Save the Saviour

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IMA Announces To Hold Protest Against Manhandling Of Doctor

Analysing the cases of doctors being assaulted by their patient’s relatives, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced to hold protest on June 18. The protest led by doctors will be organised under the slogan 'Save the Saviours'. "It is responsibility of the government to ensure the safety and security of frontline workers who… read-more

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 - 09:25 AM / by Sahil Quadir

Tags: violence, doctor, Nationwide Protest, Assault, Patients

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Stills from CCTV footage of the crime

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Act Of Revenge: Doctor Couple Shot Dead In Car In Rajasthan's Bharatpur

A doctor couple was shot dead in their car by two motorists on a busy street of Bharatpur, Rajasthan at 4:45PM on May 28. The petrifying incident was captured on CCTV. Reportedly, two years ago, the couple was accused of murdering the husband's alleged 'other woman'. Identifying one of the accused as the deceased woman's brother, the police said that the crime prima-facie appears to be revenge-driven.

Sat, 29 May 2021 - 05:51 PM / by Aditi Chavan

Tags: Rajasthan, doctor, murder, Extramarital affair, Bharatpur

Courtesy: NDTV

Gurmeet Choudhary

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Actor Gurmeet Choudhary Launches Free COVID Tele-Consultation Service

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary launched a free COVID-19 tele-consultation service 'Covi-Med' for home isolation patients. Tying up with 19 young doctors across the country to help the patients with mild to moderate symptoms, the doctors will be available from 10AM to 8PM. Extending help for COVID-19 induced anxiety, the details of doctors are published on the actor's Instagram account which can be availed through WhatsApp numbers 8178867066 and… read-more

Thu, 20 May 2021 - 07:26 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Gurmeet chaudhary, Indian Actor, COVID-19 outbreak, teleconsultation, doctor, anxiety

Courtesy: The Times of India

Doctor in UP singlehandedly deals with a village's caseload of Covid-19.

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UP Doctor Handles Caseload Of Entire Village In his One Room Clinic

UP-based Dr VK Sharma has become a lone warrior for Bargaon village during this time of the pandemic. The doctor is testing and treating the entire population of the village as the Primary Health Centre has closed down. Interestingly, Sharma's one-room clinic is visited by around 100 patients every day. However, he treats only those patients having oxygen level higher than 92 and, for less than that, Sharma recommends hospitalisation. 

Sun, 09 May 2021 - 10:01 AM / by Aman Tripathi

Tags: Uttar Pradesh, doctor, Rural India, SECOND WAVE, Covid-19

Strike

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IMA Doctors On Fast After Ayurvedic Medicos Allowed To Do Surgery

Protesting against the recent notification that allows Ayurveda doctors to perform surgical operations, members of Indian Medical Association have undergone a relay hunger strike on February 1. The strike, continuing till February 14 would be observed in 50 places across the nation. Reportedly, the Dental association has joined the strike. Moreover, the IMA would launch a nationwide awareness program about the notification that they fear… read-more

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 07:59 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: doctor, Doctor's Strike, IMA, Indian Medical Association

ICU Illustration

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Mexico Doctor Rushed To ICU After Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

A 32-year-old female doctor was rushed to ICU in Mexico's northern state of Nuevo Leon after getting vaccinated by Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The doctor, whose identity was kept confidential, has been admitted after she experienced seizures, difficulty in breathing and skin rashes. Revealing the doctor’s history of allergic reactions, the Mexican Health Ministry reported that initial diagnosis points towards 'encephalomyelitis' that… read-more

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 04:51 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Pfizer-BioNTech, Mexico, doctor, Hospitalised, Covid -19

Courtesy: NDTV