The National Medical Commission’s call to replace the Hippocratic oath with the vow of Charaka is disturbing. The vow calls for denying treatment to women “unattended by their husbands” and “haters of the king”. India rightly treasures its heritage, but some parts of it belong in history books, not hospitals.
Govt’s reluctance on booster doses for under-60s is baffling. They should have a choice
Central government’s reluctance to expand Covid booster doses to people below 60 is baffling. The post-third wave period is a good time to cover more people and boost immunity levels to prevent the virus from surprising us again. People should at least have the choice to pay and take jabs.