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Experts Discuss Quality and Innovation in Diagnostics at India Diagnostics Summit 2024
Industry leaders at the India Diagnostics Summit 2024 discussed the challenges of maintaining quality in diagnostics amid rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the need for accreditation, training, and responsible adoption of new innovations to ensure patient safety.
Study Reveals Microplastics in All Indian Salt and Sugar Brands
A new study by Toxics Link reveals that all Indian salt and sugar brands contain microplastics, with the highest levels found in iodised salt. The study calls for urgent research into the health impacts of microplastics and potential technological interventions to reduce exposure.
Doctors Nationwide Protest Against Assault on Woman Trainee Doctor
Doctors and medical students across India protested following the brutal sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Led by FAIMA, the protests demand a CBI probe and immediate safety measures for doctors, particularly women, at workplaces.
India's Healthcare Sector Faces Overwhelming Compliance Burden
A report by TeamLease Regtech highlights the rising compliance burden on India's healthcare sector. A 50-bed hospital must manage 967 annual compliance obligations and secure 100 licenses, hindering growth. The report stresses the urgent need for digital solutions to streamline compliance processes.
Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against Ramdev and Patanjali
The Supreme Court of India has closed contempt proceedings against yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna, and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. The court accepted the apologies tendered by them in connection with misleading advertisements related to their products.
Junior Doctors Continue Ceasework, Demand Swift Justice in Kolkata
Junior doctors in Kolkata have escalated their protest, halting work to demand justice for a murdered woman doctor. The strike has disrupted healthcare, causing long queues at government hospitals. The doctors have set a deadline for the police investigation and are demanding a magisterial probe.
Resident Doctors Extend Strike After Meeting with Health Ministry Fails
Resident doctors across India continue their indefinite strike after a meeting with the Union Health Ministry failed to resolve issues related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The strike affects elective services in government hospitals, while emergency services remain operational.
WHO Pre-Approved Qdenga Dengue Vaccine Shows Over 50% Efficacy
The WHO pre-approved Qdenga dengue vaccine has demonstrated over 50% efficacy in reducing dengue cases, with a strong safety profile and lasting effects, according to a comprehensive global review covering over 20,000 participants.
Indian Doctors Strike After Colleague's Rape and Murder
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states have halted elective services indefinitely to protest the rape and murder of a young medic in Kolkata. The incident has sparked nationwide demonstrations, with healthcare workers demanding justice and improved security measures in hospitals.
Debate Over Decentralized Medical Entrance Tests Gains Momentum
Experts weigh in on the revived demand for states to conduct their own medical entrance exams, expressing concerns over logistical challenges and the potential return of issues that led to the creation of NEET.
Delhi Resident Doctors Halt Elective Services Indefinitely in Protest
Resident doctors across Delhi hospitals are set to halt elective services indefinitely starting Monday, protesting the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. They demand immediate action and enhanced safety measures for healthcare workers nationwide.
Odisha Doctors Demand Justice and Safety for Healthcare Providers
Doctors in Odisha demand justice for the alleged rape and murder of a Kolkata resident doctor, calling for urgent security measures across hospitals in India. The Resident Doctors Association in Cuttack stresses the need for swift action to protect healthcare professionals.
