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Fully Immunized Doctor Tests Positive Thrice, Twice After Vaccination
A 26-year-old doctor has tested positive for the Covid-19 three times, twice after receiving both doses of the virus vaccine in Mumbai. Dr. Shrusthi Halari, who worked at the city's Mulund Covid Centre, had her swab samples taken for genome sequencing as part of research to study the infection's occurrence after being thoroughly inoculated. However, "the reinfections are confusing,” Dr. Halari said in a statement.
Tags: Mumbai, Doctors, Covid-19, Vaccination
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Doctors In Hyderabad Protests Against Attack On Colleague
Following the attack on a doctor named Pranay by the Covid-19 patient's kin at Erragada Chest Hospital in Hyderabad, several doctors of the hospital started a protest on July 27. Doctors demanded ''Zero Tolerance against violence'' and ''Save the Saviour'' using placards. Reportedly, the kin slapped and kicked Dr. Pranay when he asked if the patient took his Blood Pressure medicine. However, police purportedly did not yet register any FIR. … read-more
Tags: Erragada, Hyderabad, protest, Doctors, Attack
Courtesy: The Siasat Daily
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UK Awards MBE To Bengaluru-based Public Health Doctor
United Kingdom has awarded an honorary Membership of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to a Bengaluru-based public health doctor, Dr Ananda Giri Shankar. Acknowledged for his fight against COVID-19 as Incident Director of Public Health Wales, Dr Shankar will receive award by the Queen of England. "The award is a great privilege," said the doctor who has spent about three decades of his life in Bengaluru.
Tags: United Kingdom, Covid-19, Doctors, Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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IMA Requests PM Modi To Ensure Safety Of Doctors, Health Care Workers
As the incidents of violence against doctors are increasing, the Indian Medical Association on June 7 approached PM Narendra Modi to ensure the safety of the health care workers. The IMA has requested PM Modi to intervene "to stop the continuous and ongoing physical and mental assault on doctors." Besides favouring universal free vaccination program, it also asked to book those who were spreading false information about inoculation.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Epidemic Diseases Act, Indian Medical Association, Frontline Workers, Doctors
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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'Doctor On Wheels' Strives To COVID Healthcare Reach To Rural Areas
Startup Lung care foundation, ‘DoctCo,’ and the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee launched 'Doctor on Wheels' initiative at Delhi's Bangla Sahib Gurudwara on June 5. Under the initiative, a bus equipped with one doctor, two paramedics onboard and other medical facilities will travel to rural areas across India to provide healthcare to Covid-19 patients. Meanwhile, the bus will travel to villages in western Uttar Pradesh over the next… read-more
Tags: Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Doctors, paramedics, Rural India, COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy: NDTV
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Baba Ramdev's Continuous Insulting COVID Remarks Enrage Doctors
Doctors and families of COVID-19 patients are furious over a viral video where yoga guru Baba Ramdev mocked patients and called them fools over trying to procure oxygen cylinders. In another video that once again enraged the doctors, Ramdev criticized and blaming them for the numerous COVID deaths. The medical fraternity including the Indian Medical Association has demanded an apology from him while several others demand his arrest.
Tags: Baba Ramdev, Covid-19, Doctors, criticism, Ayurveda, Indian Medical assco, Allopathy
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K'taka: COVID Patient's Relative Attacks On-Duty Lady Doctor
The Ballari Police has arrested the accused who assaulted an on-duty doctor at VIMS hospital in the city. The accused, identified as 33-year-old Thippeswamy, is the son of a COVID-19 patient who died on May 23 at the hospital. Condemning the attack, IMA has urged the government to take stringent actions in this regard. Meanwhile, the CCTV footage of the incident has become viral on social media, creating huge uproar.
Tags: Attack, Doctors, Physical Assault, Covid-19
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Diego Maradona Case: 7 Doctors Face Premediated Murder Charges
Argentine footballer Diego Maradona's doctors are facing charges over his premeditated murder. Reportedly, the case was under investigation since November 2020 death of Maradona following a heart attack. Prohibited to leave the country, the accused neurosurgeon Leopiodo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz could face 8-25 years imprisonment if found guilty. Notably, the footballer reported a ‘prolonged, agonizing… read-more
Tags: Diego Maradona, Doctors, murder, imprisonment
Courtesy: The Times of India
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COVID-19: Black Fungus Cases In Recovered Patients Increase
Delhi's top doctors have observed a noticeable spike in the number of fungal infections, known as mucormycosis, among COVID-recovered patients suffering from ailments like diabetes, kidney, or heart failure. They urged patients to report symptoms like swelling in the eyes or cheeks and black crusts in the nose. Moreover, it is suspected that the black fungus is caused by the steroids used in the COVID treatment.
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Delhi, Corona Crisis, Doctors
Courtesy: Times Now News
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Two Health Officers Suspended In Connection To COVID Deaths In Kolar
Two health officers including the district surgeon were suspended on April 28 citing medical negligence where five died due to COVID-19 at Karnataka's Kolar district SNR Hospital. The state Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar agreed to the lapses in treating COVID-19 patients at the district hospital. Reportedly, the suspended officers have left 40 oxygen ventilators unused that could have been used in the treatment of the deceased.
Tags: Medical officers, Kolar, Covid-19, Work Suspension, Doctors
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
