Tag: IMA
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Corona Warriors in Bihar at grave risk as 250 doctors, health workers get infected with Covid-19
According to a report of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bihar unit, more than 250 doctors and health workers are currently infected with Coronavirus and have been admitted to various hospitals for treatment while it has also claimed lives of two doctors, including an eminent ENT specialist Dr NK Singh posted with the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) so far.
July 15, 2020 -
Haryana to include private clinics in package for MSMEs
“We have had to face many challenges while dealing with the Corona Pandemic, but with the support of all sections of society, we shall soon overcome this crisis,” the CM said while addressing the meeting.
May 18, 2020 -
Sreerapore IMA urges doctors who were staying away to attend to patients
Thereafter, hundreds of patients suffering from various ailments like heart disease, high blood pressure, renal failure acute and chronic dysentery, and people with flu-like symptoms, found most of the chambers and clinics closed.
May 4, 2020 -
Amit Shah urges doctors, IMA to not even hold symbolic protest, assures of security amid attacks
The IMA, in a letter, had stated that all doctors and hospitals will observe a 'white alert' at 9 pm on April 22 and a 'Black Day' on April 23.
April 22, 2020 -
Doctor thrashed by neighbours amid fear of catching Coronavirus from him
"The residents have been harassing my family and adopting different ways to pressurise us to vacate our rented house," said Dr Bhatnagar adding that on Friday night they attacked him and fractured his arm.
April 18, 2020 -
Former IMA President KK Agarwal explains logic behind PM Modi’s call to light lamps
Referring to a philosophical text ‘Yoga Vasistha’, Agarwal said, 'In chapter 6 of the Yoga Vasistha, it is mentioned about the principle of collective consciousness. What 5 per cent thinks, will the 95 per cent do.'
April 3, 2020 -
Kerala HC stays govt order to supply liquor to those with withdrawal syndrome amid lockdown
On Tuesday, the Kerala government had directed the Excise Department and the sole wholesaler of liquor and beer in the state, Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco), to deliver alcohol at the homes of people showing withdrawal symptoms.
April 2, 2020 -
Punjab launches Helpline for COVID-19 related stress & anxiety
Over 1800 senior doctors have been empanelled for this purpose who have been duly trained about the platform, its protocol and functionalities, disclosed additional chief secretary department of governance reforms and public grievances, Vini Mahajan.
March 30, 2020 -
Prescribing liquor to those with withdrawal symptoms not scientifically acceptable: IMA to Kerala CM
The medical body said writing a liquor prescription can result in the cancellation of the right to treatment.
March 30, 2020 -
Indian Medical Association writes to PM Modi, convey gratitude
The letter was signed by Dr Rajan Sharma, National President IMA and Dr RV Asokan, Hony Secretary General IMA.
March 22, 2020 -
IMA seeks PM apology for bribe remark
On 2 January, Mr Modi met top officials of some giants in pharma sectors in Delhi where the controversy was sparked off prompting the association to react.
January 16, 2020 -
Private hospitals to suspend cashless services CGHS, ECHS beneficiaries if Centre fails to pay dues
CGHS and ECHS patients are served on a subsidized cost and these schemes were intended to serve vulnerable populations.
December 21, 2019 -
306 young officers join Indian Army after graduating from Indian Military Academy
The smart march-past by Gentlemen Cadets, in the backdrop of the famous Chetwood building, left the audience spellbound.
December 7, 2019 -
Panic after fever breaks out in Hooghly; 40 taken ill
The residents of Chapdani, Bhadreswar, Telinipara and Baidyabati are in a state of fear over the outbreak.
October 2, 2019 -
Amid rise in attacks on doctors, Centre proposes 10 years jail, fine upto Rs 5 lakh for accused
The development comes after a 73-year-old doctor of a tea estate in Assam’s Jorhat district succumbed to his injuries after being allegedly assaulted by a mob of 250 garden workers.
September 3, 2019 -
73-yr-old doctor killed by tea garden workers in Assam, 21 arrested; medical services to be withdrawn in protest
A mob of 250 garden workers assaulted the elderly doctor following the death of one of their colleagues who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the plantation.
September 2, 2019 -
NMC Bill: IMA calls for strike across India on 8 August
Briefing the media about the call for a nationwide bandh, the IMA said the core concern of the medical fraternity has been left unaddressed in the NMC Bill.
August 6, 2019