IMA Demands Limited Working Hours For COVID-19 Doctors
Indian Medical Association demanded limited working hours for doctors amid the worsening "COVID-19" situation. The association asked the Central Government to limit working hours to eight hours and take extra precaution for "mental health" of resident doctors, working on COVID-19 patients. Besides, quarantine of 10-14 days, compensation and arrangements of medical facilities should be given to doctors. Notably, 10,000 were affected and over 2… read-more
Tags: Health association, Indian Medical Association, Covid-19, Union government, State governments
Courtesy: ANI
Ramdev Baba Approaches SC, Seeks Stay Over Allopathy Controversial
Aiming to seek a stay on proceedings in the FIRs against Ramdev Baba in the IMA branches of Patna and Raipur, upon his allopathy controversial comments, the yoga guru moved to Supreme Court. Alleged upon saying, "allopathy is a stupid science", IMA sent a legal notice to him and doctors observed a black day protest in May. However, the Health Ministry's order made Baba apologise and withdrew his comments.
Tags: Ramdev Baba, Allopathy, union health minister, Supreme Court, Indian Medical Association
Courtesy: Times Of India
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
Patanjali's Coronil Is Not Approved By Drug Regulator, Claims IMA
The Indian Medical Association on March 19 stated that Patanjali’s immunity booster ‘Coronil’ has not been granted any regulatory approval by the drug regulator in India. The association stated that it had filed a query under the Right to Information Act, responding to which the regulator informed about issuing "no certificate or permission for the use of Coronil for treatment of COVID-19". Moreover, the association also demanded to follow… read-more
Tags: Coronil, Patanjali Coronil, Indian Medical Association, IMA
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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
Tags: doctor, Doctor's Strike, IMA, Indian Medical Association
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Kerala Not Taking Heath Experts' Advice Into Consideration: IMA Officials
Kerala government has allegedly ignored the inputs from the state wing of the Indian Medical Association in implementation of policies against COVID-19 pandemic. While the CM Pinarayi Vijayan maintains the state is recovering, IMA officials has urged the government to run proper schemes by consulting with the IMA. Dr Abraham Varghese, IMA head, said, "At present, 80% of the ICUs are filled. And the government hospitals are shooing-away non-… read-more
Tags: Kerala Government, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Covid-19, Indian Medical Association
Courtesy: Hindustan Times