Home Minister Amit Shah appreciates doctors, assures them of security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with Indian Medical Association (IMA) doctors through video conferencing and appreciated their good work. He also assured them security and appealed to them not to hold a symbolic protest as proposed by them.
Apr 22, 2020, 11:58 AM IST
Doctors' strike against NMC Bill hits services across Bihar
Though emergency services have been kept out of the strike, patients were seen running from pillar to post in many hospitals across the state.
Jul 31, 2019, 18:23 PM IST
Doctors, medical students join nationwide strike against NMC bill
Outpatient Department (OPD) services are likely to be hampered due to the strike but Emergency, casualty, ICU and other related services are expected to remain unaffected.
Jul 31, 2019, 08:55 AM IST
Doctors go on 24-hour nationwide strike against NMC Bill on Wednesday, non-essential services withdrawn
Public demonstrations against the Bill will take place across the country. Few doctors are also likely to sit on hunger strikes, said the IMA.
Jul 31, 2019, 06:52 AM IST
IMA calls for doctors' strike on Wednesday over NMC Bill, non-essential services to be withdrawn
All non-essential services will be withdrawn during the strike. OPD services are likely to be hit because of this.
Jul 30, 2019, 14:39 PM IST
Doctors, medical students protest against Medical Bill
The IMA held a "Delhi Andolan", which included a march by the medical fraternity from Nirman Bhavan - which houses the Health Ministry - to Jantar Mantar in the heart of the capital.
Jul 29, 2019, 17:27 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee agrees to demand for live telecast, meeting with doctors to be held
The doctors had again refused to meet Mamata Banerjee after the West Bengal Chief Minister called two representatives from each Medical College of the state for discussion on Monday.
Jun 17, 2019, 15:14 PM IST
Striking doctors stick to demand, refuse to meet Mamata Banerjee without media, cameras
As many as two medical representatives from 14 colleges (28 persons) had been asked to attend the meeting to end the impasse.
Jun 17, 2019, 14:44 PM IST
Live updates: Junior doctors call-off week-long strike; to resume work Tuesday morning
Junior doctors in West Bengal are on strike since June 11 after two of their colleagues were attacked and seriously injured allegedly by relatives of a patient who died at the NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Jun 17, 2019, 10:01 AM IST
IMA calls for all-India strike on Monday, non-essential services unavailable from 6 AM
The IMA, however, said that casualty and emergency services will continue to function as usual.
Jun 16, 2019, 18:19 PM IST
Indian Medical Association announces pan-India doctors' strike on June 17 seeking justice for Kolkata assault
The association also launched a three-day pan-India protest, beginning Friday.
Jun 14, 2019, 17:08 PM IST
Indian Medical Association calls for nation-wide protest against 3 bills, to don black badges on January 4
The three bills are the National Medical Commission Bill - 2017, the Indian Medical Council (amendments) Bill - 2018, and the Consumer Protection Bill- 2018.
Jan 03, 2019, 23:14 PM IST
Protest against NMC Bill: IMA calls for suspension of non-emergency services today
The IMA will observe "Dhikkar Diwas - no to NMC Bill" to protest against the proposed legislation, which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body.
Jul 28, 2018, 15:36 PM IST
Your comment on malpractices has harmed our relationship with patients, upset doctors write to PM Modi
The Prime Minister in "Bharat Ki Baat Sabke Saath" event had cited examples of various international conferences allegedly funded by pharma companies, where doctors regularly participate.
Apr 22, 2018, 14:46 PM IST
NMC bill: IMA calls for indefinite strike from April 2, rejects Parliamentary panel's suggestions
More than 25,000 doctors on Sunday held ‘mahapanchayat’ at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi and opposed the parliament panel’s recommendations and the NMC bill.
Mar 25, 2018, 20:48 PM IST
From Delhi to Kerala, here's why doctors are protesting against Modi govt's new bill
The twelve-hour strike, which is in force from 6:00 am-6:00 pm today, is to protest the National Medical Commission Bill, which aims to replace the MCI.
Jan 02, 2018, 13:13 PM IST
Run or breathe: IMA asks HC to postpone Delhi Half Marathon
The high court had on November 9 issued a slew of directions to improve the air quality of Delhi.
Nov 14, 2017, 11:57 AM IST
Delhi smog: IMA declares public health emergency, advises against stepping out
The air quality in Delhi and NCR got more toxic on Tuesday. Due to smog the visibility early in the morning remained low causing problem in movement of traffic.
Nov 07, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Public health emergency declared; people advised not to venture outside
Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday declared public health emergency in Delhi, due to high pollution level.
Nov 07, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
It's too polluted, cancel Delhi Half Marathon: Indian Medical Association writes to government
The Indian Medical Association has written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, demanding cancellation of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on November 19, due to 'high level of air pollution'.
Nov 07, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
