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TopicIndian Medical Association

Topic: Indian Medical Association

Covid community spread has started & situation is very bad, says Indian Medical Association

There are only 2 options to contain the disease — 70 per cent population contracts the virus and gets immune or getting an immunisation, Dr V K Monga, the Chairman of IMA noted.

Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy — the reason why India celebrates National Doctors’ Day

Roy, a physician & West Bengal's Chief Minister for 14 years, was instrumental in setting up Indian Medical Association & Medical Council of India.

IMA declares 23 April as Black Day in protest against attacks on doctors tackling Covid-19

In a statement, the IMA also demanded the central government to enact a law to stop the increasing violence and abuse against healthcare workers.

‘Stranded, facing eviction’ — doctors, air hostesses harassed over coronavirus fear

The Resident Doctors' Association of AIIMS wrote to Amit Shah Tuesday requesting action against harassment of medics in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Prove or apologise’ — IMA writes to PM Modi on pharma firms bribing doctors with women

In letter to PM, IMA says it's confident there's no evidence to prove bribery allegations against doctors, accuses govt of ‘trying to divert attention from real issues’. 

Leave phones outside doctor’s chamber: IMA branch after PM’s bribe warning to pharma firms

Local chapter of IMA in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara has issued certain guidelines for doctors during their interactions with medical representatives.

Fortis, Max hospitals to stop cashless treatment if Modi govt doesn’t clear dues in 15 days

The government is yet to settle dues of Rs 650 crore and the hospitals have claimed to be hard-pressed for resources.

Healthcare isn’t a service in new bill but IMA says doctors not fully protected yet

The removal of ‘healthcare’ from the list of services means consumers can no longer move a consumer court for medical negligence or file complaints against doctors there.

Can a law prevent attacks on doctors or should govt address overburdened healthcare system?

Indian Medical Association has demanded enactment of a central law to check violence against members of the medical community.

Modi govt likely to bring law to protect doctors, says head of Indian Medical Association

IMA president Santanu Sen tells ThePrint the association is ready to break doctor impasse but wants Modi govt to give written assurance of a law first.

On Camera

With Ghafoor, Tamannaah Bhatia has established herself as the new queen of item songs

‘Ghafoor’ from The Bads of Bollywood already has 22 million views on YouTube, and social media is flooded with reels celebrating Tamannaah Bhatia's moves and costumes.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.