It seems that the Rajasthan govt neither considers the private sector an equal partner nor does it think that doctors have the patient’s best interests in mind.
Agitating doctors believe intention of bringing Bill is not just to provide free healthcare but also to reap political dividends in poll year. Govt firm on its decision to go ahead.
Move is aimed at stemming tide of Indians going abroad to study medicine. It's hoped that this will create about 1,500 additional seats this year, say health ministry officials.
As the govt raises the age cap for cadaver organ seekers and moves towards a one nation one waiting list, doctors say there is a need to iron out logistical creases.
As a practising doctor, I discovered large question marks on claims of a trustful patient-doctor relationship in the past. The routine dehumanisation of underprivileged patients remains a rarely mentioned topic.
In letter to state health secretary, hospitals have raised issues they're facing under state health insurance scheme launched by Mamata Banerjee's TMC govt in 2016.
Apollo, Fortis and Max Friday announced the launch of vaccination at limited centres from 1 May, even as Delhi govt is set to begin its drive once it receives doses from the manufacturers.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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