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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the National Task Force (NTF) to enact a central law to curb violence against healthcare professionals and declare hospitals as safe zones. The IMA, citing its study on doctor safety and draft legislation, argues that a central law is necessary to deter violence and ensure effective investigations and prosecutions. The organization also seeks to improve working conditions for resident doctors and believes the NTF should address the grievances of the demoralized medical community.

The West Bengal unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised concerns about the Kolkata Police’s explanation regarding the presence of numerous individuals at the crime scene where a trainee doctor was found murdered at RG Kar Hospital. The IMA particularly questioned the presence of Dr. Avik De, identified by the police as a fingerprint expert, despite being a first-year surgery postgraduate trainee. The IMA also alleged irregularities in Dr. De’s admission to the PG program and questioned his claimed expertise in fingerprint analysis.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended the vice president of its Kolkata branch, Dr. Ghosh, for his handling of the rape and murder case of a postgraduate resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision was made after the IMA disciplinary committee considered the case and subsequent developments, including complaints from the victim’s parents and calls for action from other doctors’ associations.

Following the tragic murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, doctors across India are protesting, leading to significant disruptions in services at AIIMS Delhi. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide strike, with doctors demanding justice and an end to violence against healthcare professionals.

A nationwide doctors’ strike, organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), began on Saturday, August 17th, in response to the brutal murder and rape of a doctor in Kolkata. The strike, impacting most hospitals across the country, has disrupted routine services, including outpatient departments (OPDs) and elective surgeries. While emergency services remain operational, the strike highlights the growing concern and anger within the medical community.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) president Dr. RV Asokan denounced Yoga guru Baba Ramdev for defaming modern medicine and claiming to cure COVID-19. Asokan emphasized that Ramdev’s comments undermined the medical profession during the government’s vaccination campaign. The IMA initiated legal action against Ramdev’s company, Patanjali, for violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. However, Asokan clarified that the IMA respects traditional systems of medicine and the court’s final verdict in the case is still pending.

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for alleged unethical practices in recommending overpriced drugs and treatments. The court expanded the proceedings to include other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) that publish misleading advertisements affecting public health, particularly infants, children, and the elderly. The Union authorities and state licensing bodies were ordered to file affidavits explaining their stance.

The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved, also targeting other companies that publish misleading advertisements. The court directed three ministries to explain their stand on the matter and criticized the Ministry of Ayush for asking states not to take action against misleading ads.